Counseling: Assistant Professor- Clinical Mental Health

The Cato College of Education and Department of Counseling strives to develop a deep understanding of and respect for all students and colleagues. Therefore, we encourage applications from professionals who may help us achieve these goals. The Department of Counseling's faculty is committed to quality teaching, scholarship, research, clinical practice, and service. This commitment extends to training students to be practitioners and educators who actively engage in critical self-reflection, scholarship, and practice in an effort to effectively transform communities, institutions, and systems.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of her/his academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: https://provost.charlotte.edu/academic-budget-hr/academic-personnel-procedures-handbook/

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Expertise in crisis counseling and/or grief and loss counseling (preferred)

Eligibility for licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

The Cato College of Education and Department of Counseling strives to develop a deep understanding of and respect for all students and colleagues. Therefore, we encourage applications from professionals who may help us achieve these goals.

The Department of Counseling's faculty is committed to quality teaching, scholarship, research, clinical practice, and service. This commitment extends to training students to be practitioners and educators who actively engage in critical self-reflection, scholarship, and practice in an effort to effectively transform communities, institutions, and systems

To Apply: Apply at https://jobs.uncc.edu as only electronic submissions will be accepted.
Applicants packets should include: (1) a cover letter describing how professional qualifications
relate to the position, (2) current curriculum vita, (3) unofficial copies of transcripts from master's
and doctoral degree programs, and (4) names, addresses (including titles and institutions),
telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references. Other supporting materials
relevant to your scholarship may be submitted (sample publications, grant applications,
teaching reviews, teaching philosophy, and or service related work). Review of applications will
begin October 30, 2024. For additional information, contact search committee chair Dr. Clare
Merlin-Knoblich, Associate Professor at (704) 687-8233 or cmerlin1@charlotte.edu.

" The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte maintains an Affirmative Action Plan prepared in accordance with Executive Order 11246 and the Consent Decree."

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.