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Assistant Professor, Counseling

Murray State University

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Eligible For Licensure In KentuckyDoctorate

Job overview

Murray State University is hiring an Assistant Professor, Counseling. The Assistant Professor of Counseling will teach graduate-level courses, coordinate counseling operations as needed, and advise graduate and undergraduate students. This role also involves supervising practicum and internship students, engaging in professional research, pursuing involvement in professional organizations, and actively participating in departmental, college, and university committees.

Key focus areas include Teach a minimum of three courses per semester, Coordinate counseling operations for the Counseling and Assessment Center, and Maintain an advising caseload of graduate and undergraduate students.

Successful candidates bring Doctorate in Counselor Education, CACREP Accredited Program, and Eligibility for Kentucky Licensure. Important skills include Graduate-Level Teaching.

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Skills

Graduate-Level Teaching

Qualifications

Doctorate in Counselor Education From CACREP Accredited ProgramABD With Documented Plan of Completion by Appointment DateEligible for Licensure in Kentucky

Full job description

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will (1) teach a minimum of three courses per semester; (2) coordinate counseling operations for the Counseling and Assessment Center, as needed; (3) maintain an advising caseload of graduate and undergraduate students; (4) supervise practicum and internship students; (5) engage in professional research and scholarly activities; (6) pursue involvement in appropriate professional organizations at the national, regional, and/or state levels; and (7) be actively involved in departmental, college, and university committees.

Minimum Education Requirements:

Earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program. ABDs with a documented plan of completion by appointment date will be considered.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

Demonstrated capability to teach at the graduate-level. Eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

  • Letter of application

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Copies of transcripts

For best consideration, please submit a completed application along​ with all required materials​ by November 23, 2026.​ Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Work Location: Murray, KY

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