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Assistant Professor of Counselor Education and Supervision

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Aug 16, 2025
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Closing Date: Type of Position:Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: Yes Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:Counseling, Leadership, and Research Methods Department's Website: https://clrm.uark.edu/ Summary of Job Duties:The Assistant Professor of Counselor Education and Supervision is a 9-month, tenure-track, full-time faculty position. The duties and responsibilities of this tenure-track Assistant Professor of Counselor Education and supervision position include: teaching graduate courses in the counselor education program; conducting research that results in refereed publications and professional presentations; pursuing external funding through grant proposal submissions; directing students' independent research projects and dissertations; advising graduate students and chairing/serving on doctoral advisory and dissertation committees; participating in public service and professional organizations; engaging in interdisciplinary research to promote education and health outcomes of children and youth; and engaging in service activities at the program, department, college, and university levels. This faculty position is part of the "whole schools" cluster hire in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas. The College's unique structure presents an opportunity to promote collaboration across its education and health programs to maximize learning and health in schools. To this end, the College seeks outstanding candidates for tenure-track faculty positions committed to advancing research in the emergent signature research area of "whole schools." Recruiting new faculty with shared research agendas related to "whole schools" has the potential to leverage the college's existing strengths and contribute to its national prominence. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: An earned doctorate from a nationally recognized and accredited institution in Counselor Education conferred by the start of employment An established or emerging research agenda focused on healthy schools and/or related topics (e.g., student mental health, school safety, social emotional development of K-12 students, the school-home connection, the relationship between academic achievement and/or career development and mental health) within the field of counseling Evidence of exemplary performance and promise of success in research/scholarly activity Eligibility for Arkansas state licensure Doctoral-level preparation in clinical supervision Strong interest in and a professional commitment to the preparation of master's level counselors and doctoral level counselor educators Preferred Qualifications: Counseling experience in a school setting including school based mental health OR Counseling experience working with children and youth Evidence of interdisciplinary research bridging education and health fields Experience with interprofessional education (IPE) and/or interprofessional practice (IPC) Experience submitting and/or securing grant funds Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and collegiality Additional Information: Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title) Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Dr. David Christian Associate Professor ddchrist@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Completed applications received by September 12, 2025, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Adult Maltreatment, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes