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Assistant Professor Position in Counselor Education Program

The College of Education and Human Development at the University of Nevada, Reno, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Counselor Education Program to begin August 2026. The Assistant Professor is a 9-month position, with summer teaching opportunities available. Responsibilities include conducting research, grant writing, teaching graduate courses in the counseling core and specialization tracks, advising and serving on graduate committees for master's and doctoral students, contributing to the counselor education program development, leadership, and service, and participating in college and CACREP performance assessment activities. Collegiality and student engagement are valued and expected.

Required Qualifications

• The successful candidate must hold a doctoral degree from a CACREP-accredited program in counselor education or have entered the counselor education field prior to 2013.
• The applicant must have training, clinical experience, and/or teaching experience in school counseling, marriage, couple, and family counseling, and/or clinical mental health counseling.
• The successful candidate should be licensed/credentialed or eligible for licensure in their specialty area (i.e., School Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, and/or Clinical Mental Health) and be eligible for licensure in the state of Nevada.
• Demonstrated engagement within counselor education and counseling professional organizations.
• Demonstrated research engagement through publications, presentations, grants and contracts, and/or doctoral research mentorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• A clearly defined counselor educator identity that aligns with at least one of our specialization areas.
• Interest in program leadership (e.g., program coordination, facilitating program meetings, leading strategic initiatives).
• Remote/online teaching experience.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are eligible for marriage, couple, and family, school counseling, or clinical mental health licensure in Nevada, and those with supporting expertise of professional involvement.
• We seek candidates with a strong commitment to social justice, multiculturalism and inclusion, and advocacy for marginalized populations, aligning with the ACA multicultural and social justice counseling competencies.

Compensation Grade

Assistant Professor ($75,000 - $80,000)

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

"I had no idea the values of the faculty retirement plan when I joined UNR. On my first day, I found out I was fully vested in my contributions and the companies 19.25% matching. I have watched my retirement grow over the years, not only in contributions, but with investments. It is hard to put into words how appreciative I am to feel so secure in my future" Michelle B.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous sick leave, long term disability and life insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
• No state income tax!

Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

Program Information

The Counselor Education Program is housed in the Department of Human Development, Family Science, and Counseling in the College of Education and Human Development. The mission of the Counselor Education Program is to educate competent, culturally aware, ethical counselors who will provide exceptional services in both public and private settings to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse society. We offer three master's specializations (marriage, family, and couples counseling; school counseling; and clinical mental health counseling), and a PhD in Education/Counselor Education and Supervision. All programs are CACREP accredited.

College Information

If you're passionate about student success, groundbreaking research and creating a positive impact, we invite you to join our outstanding faculty in the College of Education & Human Development at the University of Nevada, Reno!

The University is recognized as a Carnegie Engaged University, a top research institution by the Carnegie Classification, and a top National University by U.S. News & World Report. Our College is ranked in the top 10 for research expenditures among Colleges of Education & Human Development in the Western United States. With over $54 million in current and ongoing grants and contracts, our College is pushing the boundaries of research to address critical issues in learning, development, leadership, counseling, technology, and equity.

Our faculty tackles pivotal issues through impactful research and strong partnerships with schools and organizationsbenefiting over 50,000 Nevadans last year alone. Located 45 minutes from Lake Tahoe and just over three hours from the Bay Area, our dynamic setting supports both professional and personal growth. Come shape the future with us- Go Pack!

Contact Information for this position

Search Co-Chair - Dr. Kristina DePue, ...@unr.edu

Search Co-Chair - Dr. Carley Boren, ...@unr.edu

Search Coordinator - Layla Grange, ...@unr.edu

Attach the following attachments to your application:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for Three Professional References

This posting is open until filled. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.