Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling

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Job description

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 of
Mental 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 Ph.D. 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 https://jobs.belmont.edu. 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.

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.

Belmont University is a Christian community. The university faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the American with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University seeks employees of Christian faith who are committed to the mission of the University.  Click here to learn more.

How to apply

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Belmont’s Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.