Job description
Position #: F00228
Department: Psychology & Counseling
Employment Status:Full time (29-40 Hrs)
Type of Employment:Faculty
# of openings:1
Location:ASU-Jonesboro
Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience
Closing:1/5/26
Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.
Position Summary:
The Arkansas State University (ASTATE) Department of Psychology and Counseling, in the College of Education and Behavioral Science, seeks an Assistant Professor of School Counseling, for a nine-month, non-tenure track position (# F00228) for the MSE School Counseling program.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Teaching is normally 15 credit hours per semester
- Engage in supervision as needed
- Attend weekly meetings
- Serve on committees as needed
- Provide comprehensive feedback on student assignments and discussion posts in order to promote learning and growth
- Integrate video conference sessions into didactic and clinical courses
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to share Formal Teaching Evaluations with student feedback from previous/current institution
Must be willing to teach both didactic and clinical courses
Ability to teach fully online school counseling courses and engage in service duties as appropriate for the program; including facilitating evening sessions via video conference.
Provide comprehensive feedback on student assignments and discussion posts in order to promote learning and growth
Willingness to integrate video conference sessions into didactic classes (at least 2 per session) in order to enhance faculty / peer interaction and augment learning
Ability to work in a collaborative team setting
General Days/Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance
Other:
Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date
Review of Applications: Screening of applications will begin on January 9th, 2026. Under the provisions of Arkansas’ Freedom of Information Act, applications are subject to public inspection.
Anticipated Starting Date: August 16, 2026.
Contact Information: Dr. Allison Paolini
School Counseling
Search Committee Chair
Arkansas State University
Post Office Box 1560
State University, AR 72467-1560 Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 870-972-3064
Minimum Qualifications:
An earned doctorate in Counselor Education by August 16th, 2026.
Candidate must possess appropriate license as an LPC or LPCS, NCC, ACS, or licensed school counselor
Candidates are encouraged to highlight experiences with courses taught.
Must have experience in counseling related didactic courses such as:
o Foundational Knowledge and ASCA National Model
o Social Cultural Foundations / Possess a high degree of multicultural competence and cultural responsiveness
o Ethical & Legal Issues
o Group Counseling
o Program Development
o Counseling Children and Adolescents
o Psycho-Social Aspects of Counseling
o Theories of Professional School Counseling
o Crisis and Trauma
o Special Populations
o Diagnosis and Treatment
o Family Counseling
o Career Counseling
o Tele-mental Health Counseling
o Consultation
o Research and Assessment
o Practicum, Internship 1, and Internship 2
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How to apply
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