Job description
THE DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING AND INSTRUCTIONAL SCIENCES in the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of South Alabama is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track academic appointment (9-month) in Counseling at the rank of Assistant Professor with a preferred start date of August 15, 2026.
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA is a diverse and vibrant public university that is making a difference in the lives of the people of Alabama and the nation through teaching, research, service, and health care. The University offers a wide range of high-quality undergraduate and graduate academic programs to 14,000 students. Located in Mobile, Alabama, the University of South Alabama is the Flagship of the Gulf Coast, representing the only major public institution of higher learning on the upper Gulf Coast.
THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES is one of nine colleges and schools of the University of South Alabama. Founded on February 1, 1967, the college serves approximately 1,700 graduate and undergraduate students. The College offers undergraduate and graduate education certification programs, as well as programs that are outside of the public-school arena. These areas include health, kinesiology, sport and recreation, clinical mental health counseling, instructional design, clinical and counseling psychology (partnering with the College of Arts and Sciences), hospitality and tourism, organizational leadership, and interdisciplinary studies.
The College is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, with programs accredited by the Alabama State Department of Education, the American Psychological Association, and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Across all program areas, the College of Education and Professional Studies is committed to preparing exemplary professionals committed to life-long learning who are leaders in contributing to the betterment of our dynamic world.
THE DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING AND INSTRUCTIONAL SCIENCES currently has 9 tenure-track faculty, 2 non-tenure track instructional faculty, and 1 staff member. The Department offers master’s programs in library media, educational technology, school and clinical mental health counseling (accredited by CACREP), and instructional design. The Department delivers a doctoral program in instructional design and co-delivers, along with the Department of Psychology, a doctoral program in clinical and counseling psychology.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION are consistent with those of a full-time, tenure-track academic appointment (9-month) at the rank of Assistant Professor. Responsibilities include teaching courses in the Counseling programs; conducting, publishing, and presenting research; seeking external funding; providing academic advisement; recruiting and mentoring master’s-level graduate students; participating in curriculum development; and providing service to the Department, College, University, profession, and community. The successful applicant must display the ability to employ effective teaching practices, provide experiential student learning opportunities, demonstrate engagement with professional counseling associations, and engage in program-related community engagement.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS include an earned doctoral degree in Counseling from a CACREP-approved program. Applicants must have evidence of teaching competency at the graduate level in Counseling. Applicants must show evidence of research potential and publication.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS for the position include the ability to contribute to both the Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling programs; the ability to teach crisis and trauma counseling; the potential to teach testing and assessment with a school counseling focus; and experience in play therapy.
How to apply
APPLICATION materials must include a) a letter of interest to include a description of research, teaching, and service experiences; b) a current curriculum vitae; c) a statement of research; d) the names, affiliation, and contact information of three references; and (e) copies of unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts. These materials should be sent via email to Carjetta Taylor, Assistant to the Dean, College of Education & Professional Studies at [email protected]. Please include “Counseling Faculty Search” in the subject line.
For full consideration, applicants must submit materials by April 1, 2026, and the search will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Yvette Getch (251) 380-2885 or email: [email protected].
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected status basis.
