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Assistant Professor of Counselor Education, Regular Title Series
University of Kentucky


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Date Posted May 5, 2025
Title Assistant Professor of Counselor Education, Regular Title Series
University University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY, United States
Department 8G070:Early Childhood, Spec Ed & Counselor Ed
Application Deadline August 2025
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Assistant Professor
  • Rehabilitation Counseling/Psychology
    Counseling/Human Services
 
 
The Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education Program in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a tenure-eligible position. This is an Assistant Professor position in the Regular Title Series in Counselor Education. The appointment is nine months, effective August 16, 2025.

The Counselor Education program has specialties in rehabilitation counseling and clinical mental health counseling for distance learning at the master’s level, counselor education and supervision at the doctoral level, and interdisciplinary disability studies at the undergraduate level. Teaching will involve all program levels, with specific duties in the doctoral program. The counselor education programs are CACREP-accredited. Faculty provide exceptional education and training to all our students and affirm professional identities.

The individual chosen for this position must meet the following minimum criteria:
  • An earned doctoral degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited doctoral Counselor Education or Rehabilitation Counseling program.
  • Certification as a rehabilitation counselor (CRC) or CRC eligible.
  • License eligible (LPCC) in Kentucky by start date.
  • Experience teaching core CACREP and specialized courses in the RC and CMHC master’s program.
  • Knowledge of CACREP accreditation procedures and experience in assessing and evaluating student dispositions and learning outcomes based on CACREP standards.
  • Experience as a rehabilitation counselor or mental health counselor, or closely-related counselor.
  • An established research and publication track record or demonstration of potential in this area.
  • Evidence of grant writing or demonstrate potential for grant writing.
  • Clinical and supervision experience in counseling.
  • Ability to direct doctoral dissertation committees.
  • Experience in the use of instructional technology.

Responsibilities include the following:
  • Work with the Counselor Education program and eventually assume the responsibility of program coordinator.
  • Teach a 2-2 course load.
  • Engage with Counselor Education faculty in program planning, course development, assist with measures for determining and evaluating student learning outcomes and dispositions.
  • Advise students.
  • Develop a programmatic research agenda and scholarly writing.
  • Prepare and submit grant applications.
  • Provide service and engagement activities to the profession, department, college and university, and community collaboration.
  • Participate in professional organizations.

Applicants are eligible for a generous benefits package as a University of Kentucky faculty member with diverse rewards, focusing on your total well-being. Additional information and updates to benefits can be found at: https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits

To apply for the position, please submit the following materials:
  • a letter of application detailing qualifications -- upload under Cover Letter;
  • current curriculum vita -- upload under Curriculum Vita;
  • names and contact information for three current references familiar with the applicant’s work -- upload under Specialist Request 1
References will be contacted to upload a letter.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Counselor Education Search Committee co-chairs Dr. Keith B. Wilson (keithbwilson@uky.edu) or Dr. Debra Harley (debra.harley@uky.edu).

Review of applications will begin May 9, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

 
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