Teaching Assistant Professor, Counseling

About the role

The College of Education & Human Services at Lenoir-Rhyne University seeks applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Teaching Assistant Professor of Counseling beginning August 10, 2026. This nine-month appointment is housed within the School of Counseling and Human Services and serves the University’s CACREP-accredited M.A. in Counseling program. This position is contingent upon final budgetary approval.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in the CACREP-accredited M.A. in Counseling program.
• Maintain regular in-person office hours on the Hickory campus.
• Contribute to program, college, and university service and leadership as appropriate.
• Collaborate with LR’s Graduate Admissions Office to support enrollment and recruitment efforts.
• Develop and sustain strong partnerships with clinical placement sites.
• Engage in scholarly and professional activities consistent with faculty expectations.
• Participate in curriculum development and program assessment activities aligned with CACREP standards.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Counseling and/or Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited institution.
• Ability to teach in person on the Hickory campus.
• Commitment to maintaining regular office hours and fulfilling service or leadership responsibilities on site.
• For fall 2026 hire eligibility, official confirmation of successful dissertation defense must be submitted by July 31, 2026.

Preferred Qualifications

• Credentials and experience to teach courses in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and/or School Counseling.
• Evidence of exemplary college-level teaching effectiveness.
• Experience teaching in multiple instructional modalities, including in-person and online formats.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with admissions teams and external clinical partners.
• Commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment.