Title: F0098 Assistant Professor of Counselor Education in the School of Education

State Role Title: Faculty-Teaching/Research

Hiring Range: Salary up to $72,000.00

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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Job Description Summary
The Assistant Professor of Counselor Education position at Norfolk State University is a tenure-track faculty role within the Department of Secondary Education and School Leadership. The position involves teaching graduate-level counseling courses, developing CACREP-aligned curriculum, conducting and publishing research, mentoring and advising students, participating in program development and assessment, supporting recruitment and administration, and serving on university committees. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program and be independently licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia or eligible for Virginia licensure. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in school counseling, substance abuse/addictions, clinical supervision, research, and working with diverse or underrepresented populations.


Job Description

The Department of Secondary Education and School Leadership within the School of Education at Norfolk State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Counselor Education (F0098) position. We seek candidates that are independently licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or eligible for licensure in Virginia by endorsement, possess knowledge of CACREP accreditation standards, and have experience in one or more of the following areas: substance abuse/addictions, school counseling, and/or clinical supervision. Review of applications will begin on October 25, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.



Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in the Master of Arts in Counseling Education degree. The candidate will contribute to developing curricula in counseling to meet CACREP standards and demonstrate expertise in communication, interpersonal, and clinical skills and techniques. The candidate will conduct scholarly research, publish in respected refereed scholarly journals and/or academic presses, and participate in other scholarly activities to secure external funding. The candidate will advise and mentor graduate students, hold office hours as designated by the University, engage in program development, curriculum reviews, and assessment of student learning, provide support for program coordination and administration (e.g. recruitment, admissions, programming), and serve on Departmental, School, and University committees.



Overview of the Department

Norfolk State University’s Department of Secondary Education and School Leadership (SESL) is housed in the School of Education (SOE). The department offers the Master of Arts in Counseling Education degree with concentrations in School Counseling PK-12 and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The department also offers the multidimensional Master of Arts Urban Education degree with concentrations in Administration and Supervision PK-12 (On-line) and subject area concentrations in Biology, Chemistry, English, History, and Mathematics. These programs assist in-service and pre-service practitioners interested in acquiring state endorsements and enhancing their professional development.

NSU Teaching Philosophy for Underrepresented Populations

Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a statement that reflects their philosophy and experience working with initiatives or with students and communities from underrepresented populations.

Norfolk State University

Norfolk State University is a comprehensive urban public, doctoral granting institution committed to transforming students’ lives through exemplary teaching, research and service. The University is a top ranked and largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Historically Black College and University (HBCU) with nationally recognized STEM programs and enrolls 6,000 students in over thirty undergraduate and nineteen on-line & in-person graduate programs. Norfolk State University garners over $20M in annual grant acquisitions, has as an NCAA Division I athletic program with fifteen sports that boasts three regular season MEAC conference championships in men’s basketball, and a coveted marching band as winners of the 2024 Circle City Classic Battle of the Bands.



About the City of Norfolk

Norfolk is one of seven cities that make up the Hampton Roads Region. With a population of about two million, Hampton Roads is the 33rd largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the nation, the 8th largest metro area in the Southeast, and the 2nd largest between Atlanta and Washington, DC. It is home to the world's largest naval base, the Port of Virginia, one of the world's leading maritime gateways, and NATO’s only North American headquarters (NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation). By virtue of its strategic location, it is a cosmopolitan area with many minority groups from every corner of the world. Norfolk has big city amenities and attractions of arts and culture, as well as cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard and is a home port for Carnival Cruise Lines year-round with other cruise lines using Norfolk as a port-of-call. In addition, the region boasts accessible parks, riverfronts, beaches, and numerous festivals, all favorable for weekend getaways.

EEO STATEMENT:
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

EEO STATEMENT:
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in Counselor Education from a Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP) accredited program.
2. Independently licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)  or eligible for licensure in Virginia.

Additional Considerations

1. Possess school counseling licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia or are eligible for reciprocity.
2. Record of published research in the field of mental health or counselor education and active involvement in professional associations and/or in partnerships in the field.
3. Possess an approved clinical supervisor certification or are eligible to provide supervision for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Special Instruction

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.How to Apply

Candidates should submit:

1. State of Virginia application.
2. A cover letter of interest outlining research agenda and teaching interests.
3. Current Curriculum Vitae. Philosophy of Teaching.
4. Transcripts of highest degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts are required of finalists).
5. Three letters of reference.
6. Some requirements must be saved into one file and attached as other to the state application.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Workday Human Capital Management System (HCM). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: Emailed material not accepted

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.