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Job Requisition: JR101135 Assistant/Associate Professor of Counselor Education-1 (Open) Job Posting Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Counselor Education-1 Department: CC00182 WM001 | PROV | Education Operations Job Family: Faculty - Tenure Track (Less than 12 months) Worker Sub-Type: Regular (benefited) Job Requisition Primary Location: School Of Education Primary Job Posting Location: School Of Education Job Description Summary: The William & Mary School of Education invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor positions in Counselor Education beginning in Fall 2026. The Counselor Education program encompasses CACREP-Accredited master and doctoral programs in Counseling and Counselor Education and Supervision. The Clinical Mental Health Counseling track offers specialized concentrations in School Counseling and Military and Veterans Counseling, with all programs delivered exclusively through in-person instruction. This position is dedicated to faculty responsibilities within the Clinical Mental Health program areas. The Counselor Education program faculty oversee the Flanagan Counselor Education Clinic and the Thrive Research and Intervention Center. These projects offer students and faculty the opportunity to engage with the local community through counseling and educational services. The School of Education faculty maintains close connections with public schools and professional organizations and actively pursues involvement with externally funded grants. The School of Education is housed in a state-of-the-art teaching facility that includes the in-house Flanagan Counselor Education Clinic. Further information about William & Mary, the School of Education, and the Counselor Education programs can be found at https://education.wm.edu. Responsibilities of this Position The Assistant/Associate Professor of Counselor Education is a 9-month position with summer teaching opportunities. The successful candidate will be committed to advancing clinical mental health counseling research, excellence in counselor training, and remaining active in professional service. The essential duties of the position include developing and maintaining a record of research and scholarship, teaching master’s and doctoral level courses in counselor education, advising students, including Ph.D. students, in their dissertation process, providing supervision, and providing service to the department, university, and counseling profession. Candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Job Description: Required Qualifications: An earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-Accredited program by August 2026. A clear and well-articulated counselor educator identity. Currently licensed and/or eligible to obtain Virginia licensure. Experience working in clinical mental health settings. A research identity and record of scholarship commensurate with experience level, including contributions to refereed publications, national presentations, and grants/contracts. A professional orientation that champions diversity, equity, and social justice in the counseling field. Record of, or demonstrated propensity for, active engagement and leadership in academia and the counseling profession. Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with doctoral students and serving on dissertation committees. Experience with CACREP accreditations and the 2024 CACREP Standards. Obtained external funding for research. Experience supervising, advising, and mentoring counseling students. The review of applications will begin on January 5, 2026. For full consideration all materials must be received by the review date. Materials received after the review date will be considered if needed. Application materials should include: A cover letter that explains professional education, experience, and suitability for the position. A full curriculum vitae. A statement on how your teaching, research and/or outreach will support the university’s inclusive excellence goals. The names, addresses (including titles and institutions), and telephone numbers of three professional references. Please note: No more than 5 individual documents may be uploaded into the upload field provided. Each individual file must not exceed a size limit of 5MB. If necessary, candidates can compress multiple files into a single zip file for upload. Specific questions regarding this position should be directed to Dr. Robert Martinez (rrmartinez@wm.edu) and Dr. Denita Hudson (dhudson02@wm.edu), search committee co-chairs via email. Additional Job Description: The School of Education includes 55 full-time faculty members and enrolls approximately 900 undergraduate and graduate students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. The School is organized into three departments: Curriculum and Instruction (C&I), Educational Policy, Planning and Leadership (EPPL), and School Psychology and Counselor Education (SPACE). The School of Education faculty maintains close connections with public schools and professional organizations as well as pursues active involvement with externally funded grants and contracts. Job Profile: JP0516 - Assistant Professor (Less than 12 months) TE - Exempt - Salary - S99 Qualifications: Compensation Grade: S99 Recruiting Start Date: 2025-11-14 Review Date: 2026-01-05 Position Restrictions: EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility. 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