Assistant or associate professor of counselor education special title Job at University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

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  • University of Kentucky
  • Lexington, KY

Job Description

Posting Details

Job Title

Assistant or Associate Professor of Counselor Education, Special Title Series



Requisition Number

FE04708



Working Title



Department Name

8G070:Early Childhood, Spec Ed & Counselor Ed



Work Location

Lexington, KY



Type of Position

Faculty



Position Time Status

Full-Time



Tenure Track Status

Tenure Track



Required Education

Earned doctorate in Rehabilitation Education/Counselor Education or related field from a CACREP-accredited program.



Required Related Experience

n/a



Required License/Registration/Certification

  • Required: CRC (eligible) and Clinical supervisory experience
  • Preferred: Kentucky LPCC (eligible)


Job Summary

The Counselor Education Program in the Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education (EDSCE) in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a special title series assistant or associate professor position in Counselor Education. This tenure-eligible position is a nine-month appointment, effective August 15, 2026.

The Counselor Education program offers 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. The Counselor Education graduate programs are CACREP-accredited. Faculty provide exceptional education and training to all our students and affirm professional identities. Special title faculty members within the EDSCE are highly valued, significantly contribute to teaching and training within the program, and serve in important leadership roles within the department.

The individual chosen for this position must meet the following minimum criteria:

  • An earned doctoral degree from a CACREP-accredited Counselor Education or Rehabilitation Counseling program by start date
  • Certified rehabilitation counselor or demonstrate eligibility prior to start date
  • License-eligible in Kentucky by start date
  • Experience in (or show potential for) teaching core CACREP and specialized courses in the rehabilitation counseling and clinical mental health counseling master’s programs and the interdisciplinary disability studies undergraduate program
  • Show a willingness to teach, supervise, and mentor undergraduates and graduate students
  • Clinical and/or supervision experience in counseling
  • Experience working with individuals from varied backgrounds
  • Experience in use of instructional technology

Responsibilities include the following:

  • Perform teaching duties as an assistant or associate professor, three courses per semester, primarily for the undergraduate program
  • Conduct clinical supervision if needed
  • Provide service to the Counselor Education program; the Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education; the College of Education; and the University of Kentucky
  • Teach three courses each semester
  • Advise students across the undergraduate and master’s programs


Additional responsibilities may include participating in curriculum assessment and development, contributing to program administration, and providing service to community and professional organizations.

The Rehabilitation Counseling program is ranked in the top ten programs in the country by U.S. News and World Report.

Interested applicants should include:

  • A letter of application detailing qualifications (upload under Cover Letter)
  • Current curriculum vita (upload under Curriculum Vita)
  • Philosophy of teaching (upload under Specific Request 1)
  • Evaluations of any college teaching (upload under Specific Request 2)
  • One sample of professional writing (upload under Writing Sample)
  • Unofficial transcripts (upload under Academic Transcripts) Official transcripts for all degrees will be required upon hire
  • Names and contact information for three current references familiar with the applicant’s work (upload under references)

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Keith B. Wilson ( keithbwilson@uky.edu ), Counselor Education Search Committee Chair.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No



Preferred Education/Experience

  • Two years of teaching experience in a CACREP accredited program at the post-secondary level
  • Clinical supervisory experience
  • Experience teaching online classes
  • Clinical experience supervising graduate students
  • Peer-reviewed publications


Deadline to Apply



Open Until Filled

Yes



Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.


Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start,

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