Open Rank Professor of Education (Counselor Education)

Description

The Department of Human Services in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia seeks applicants for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Counselor Education to teach within and coordinate a new Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialization within the existing M.Ed. program.

The M.Ed. program in Counselor Education is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), with a longstanding specialty area in School Counseling and a new specialty area in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) to begin in Fall 2026. We will seek accreditation for the new CMHC program upon graduation of the first CMHC cohort. The program’s mission is to prepare counselors who are responsive to factors that impact well-being and are equipped to support the mental health, career, and developmental needs of individuals across counseling settings.

The successful candidate will maintain an active and productive program of scholarship focused on innovative practices in counseling, coordinate the new Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialization, contribute to graduate teaching and advising, and engage in service to the school, university, and profession. This is a 9-month, salaried, tenure-eligible, in-person position.

The School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia offers a rich intellectual and collaborative environment for research, including opportunities for collaboration with faculty with interests in mental health and wellbeing from across disciplines. Cross-departmental Research Centers within the School further facilitate multidisciplinary collaborative research on topics related to mental health and education, including: Youth-Nex, the Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning (CASTL), EdPolicyWorks, and Supporting Transformative Autism Research (STAR). The Sheila C. Johnson Center for Clinical Services (SJC) offers an ideal environment for on-site clinical training and services. The SJC provides multidisciplinary services for individuals of all ages. The SJC, located in the same building as faculty offices, is committed to working collaboratively with faculty to facilitate hands-on training and research activities.

Charlottesville and central Virginia offer a distinctive community for both personal and professional activities. Charlottesville is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is consistently listed among the top cities in national rankings of the most desirable places to live. It offers a thriving community, highlighted by regular literary, film, musical, theatrical, and historical festivals.

For more information about UVA and the surrounding area, please visit https://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville.

Qualifiations

Required Qualifications and Experience

• REQUIRED: A doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program
• REQUIRED: Established line of independent research related to innovative practices in the field of counseling across various social contexts
• REQUIRED: Prior counseling experience (beyond experience during graduate training)
• REQUIRED: At least 3 years of experience teaching graduate-level counseling courses or supervising practicum and internship students
• REQUIRED: Applicants should hold, or be eligible to obtain, professional counselor licensure in the Virginia within 6 months of hire date

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Preferred: Leadership experience coordinating a CMHC or counselor education program
• Preferred: Experience with Canvas and/or similar Learning Management Systems
• Preferred: Experience with procuring fieldwork sites
• Preferred: A deep knowledge of CACREP accreditation standards

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of research interests
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Contact information for three professional references (name, email address, telephone number, address)

The University of Virginia’s Mission Statement affirms its enduring commitment to a vibrant and unique residential learning environment marked by the free and collegial exchange of ideas; unwavering support of a collaborative, diverse community bound together by distinctive foundational values of honor, integrity, trust, and respect; and universal dedication to excellence and affordable access.

As part of your application, please describe your potential contributions to any aspect of this mission. Please focus upon your work skills and experience. In doing so, you may choose to refer to your personal perspective, but the focus of our consideration is on your potential contributions through skills and experience, rather than personal opinions or beliefs.

Review of applications will begin on or about November 14, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment.

For questions about the position please contact the search committee chairperson, Natoya Hill Haskins, PhD at cxs8td@virginia.edu. For questions about the application process please contact Raj Seneviratne, Director of Faculty Affairs, at rs9c@virginia.edu.