Job Description

Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling at Belmont University. 

Employment Type 

Faculty

Internal Job Category

Tenure Track (Faculty)
Full-Time

Department

Mental Health Counseling

Hours 

N/A

Primary Duties and
Responsibilities: 

The School ofMental Health Counseling at Belmont University is seeking applications for a tenure-track
faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1,2026.

Position purpose: The Assistant Professor will teach graduate counseling courses, advise students, serve on dissertation committees, and participate in service and scholarly activity.

Basic functions as required by Provost Office include:

  • Complete 18 graduate level workload hours, or equivalent, per academic year.
  • Advise and mentor students in research and other class-related projects.
  • Engage in activities to support the mission and vision of Belmont University and the college in which you teach. 
  • Participate in departmental and university committee work.
  • Engage in scholarly activity and professional development.
  • Advise students in course selection and degree completion.
  • Participate in a local church and the community.
  • Abide by all relevant university and/or department procedures and policies.
  • Manage online grading system.
  • Timely submission of book orders, if textbooks required. 
  • Maintain regular office hours.
  • Supervise students in field experience courses.
  • Comply with CACREP accreditation standards and policies.
  • Assist with CACREP reports and processes as needed by the program.
  • The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents. 

    • Job
    responsibilities include teaching graduate level counseling courses,
    serving on dissertation committees, assisting with and adhering to CACREP
    accreditation standards and policies. Additional responsibilities include
    academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and college and
    university service. A in counseling degree or ability to
    serve as a CACREP denoted core faculty member is required; teaching and
    clinical experience strongly preferred. As
    all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program
    with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is
    particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to
    work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and
    topical courses in this program. For additional
    information about the position and to complete the online application,
    candidates are directed to An electronic version of a
    Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae/Resume, and Response to Belmont’s Aspirational
    Aim must be attached to complete the online application.

    During the application process, applicants will be
    asked to attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vita/Resume and prepare a one-page
    essay, 300-400 words, describing how your core beliefs and practices inform
    your support of our Christ-Centered mission and influence your teaching,
    research, and service philosophy. 

    Located
    near the heart of thriving Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of
    nearly 9,000 students who come from every state and 33 countries. The
    University is nationally recognized for its innovative approach as well as its
    commitment to undergraduate teaching. As a Christ-centered, student-focused
    community, Belmont’s mission is to develop diverse leaders of character, wisdom
    and a transformational mindset. With more than 130 areas of undergraduate
    study, 29 master’s programs and eight doctoral degrees, Belmont University aims
    to be the leading Christ-centered university in the world, producing leaders
    who will radically champion the pursuit of life abundant for all people.

    Review
    of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is
    filled.

    The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a
    background check satisfactory to the University.

    Required Qualifications:

    Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

  • Form diverse leaders of character;
  • Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
  • And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

    •  

  • Knowledge of CACREP accreditation.
  • Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
  • Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
  • Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly
    activity.
  • Ability to serve on dissertation committees.
  • Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
  • Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
  • Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
  • Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
  • Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
  • Ability to participate in university, college, and school service.
    • Required EducationThe successful hire must have a terminal degree in counseling.
    Required ExperienceThe successful candidate is preferred to have teaching and clinical experience. The successful candidate must be licensure eligible.

    The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

    Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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