Assistant Professor of Instruction

This position will teach courses in the online MA Program (Fall, Spring, and Summer) with particular focus on clinical classes and other tasks assigned by the Program Director. This position will teach 4 courses in the fall, 4 courses in the spring, and 3 courses in the summer semesters. They will also contribute to the overall program function, enhancing the curriculum, and participating in program activities. We seek individuals who bring enthusiasm and a deep commitment to academic excellence within the scholar-practitioner tradition. We are particularly interested in candidates who can provide leadership, work with individuals from varied backgrounds, stakeholders, and colleagues, and who have experience and credentials in clinical mental health counseling and/or rehabilitation counseling.  

This position requires a person to work from the USF Tampa campus. It is not a remote position. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• An earned doctorate (or ABD with degree conferred prior to appointment) in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP accredited program or closely related field who can be considered core faculty according to CACREP standards. 
• Current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, or licensed/eligible for licensure as an LMHC in Florida within 1 year. 
• Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of instructor. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Holds both Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and LMHC credentials. 
• Has two or more years of professional experience in supervision. 
• Has two or more years of professional experience in graduate level teaching. 
• Has two or more years of professional experience in delivering clinical services. 
• Has at least one year of experience in teaching online courses both in asynchronous and synchronous formats. 

Criteria for the evaluation of candidates

• To ensure the fair and equitable evaluation of all candidates, the following criteria will be used in reviewing the applicants’ qualifications. Ranges for rating the criteria are weighted in terms of importance to the position. 
• Applicants are required to submit the following in support of their application:
• Cover Letter Addressing Position Qualifications
• CV
• Two Letters of Recommendation