F0068 Clinical Counselor Education Instructor

Title: F0068 -Clinical Counselor Education Instructor

State Role Title:Faculty-Teaching/Research

Hiring Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location:Norfolk State University

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Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Secondary Education and School Leadership within the School ofEducation at Norfolk State University invites applications for a non-tenure trackClinical Counselor Education Instructor (F0068) position with an anticipated startdate of August 1 2026. We seek candidates that are independently licensed in theCommonwealth of Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or eligible forlicensure in Virginia by endorsement possess knowledge of CACREP accreditationstandards data/repots and have experience in one or more of the following areas:substance abuse/addictions school counseling clinical supervision and rehabilitation
counseling.

Norfolk State University
Norfolk State University is a comprehensive urban public doctoral granting institutioncommitted to transforming students lives through exemplary teaching research andservice. The University is a top ranked Historically Black College and University(HBCU) with nationally recognized STEM programs and enrolls 6000 students in overthirty undergraduate and nineteen on-line and in-person graduate programs. TheUniversity has annual grant expenditures that exceed $20 million. Norfolk StateUniversity has an NCAA Division I athletic program with fifteen sports boasts elevenMEAC Conference championships in the last three years and a coveted marching band
which participated in the 2023 Rose Parade.

City of Norfolk and the Hampton Roads Area

Norfolk State University is located in the heart of the City of Norfolk which is home tothe worlds largest Naval Base. The City of Norfolk is one of seven cities that make upwhat is referred to as the Hampton Roads Region an area that includes Virginia Beachand Colonial Williamsburg. Norfolk has big-city amenities and attractions of arts andculture and cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard. There are numerous accessible parksriverfronts lakes festivals and beaches in the Hampton Roads Region: all favorable forweekend getaways and an easy commute to Norfolk State University.

Overview of the Department
Norfolk State Universitys Department of Secondary Education and School Leadership(SESL) is housed in the School of Education (SOE). The department offers the multidimensional Master of Arts Urban Education degree with concentrations inAdministration and Supervision PK-12 (On-line) and subject area concentrations inBiology Chemistry English History and Mathematics. The department also offers theMaster of Arts in Counseling Education degree with concentrations in SchoolCounseling PK-12 Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Rehabilitation programs assist in-service and pre-service practitioners interested in acquiring
state endorsements and enhancing their professional development.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in the Master of Arts in CounselingEducation degree. The candidate will contribute to developing curricula in counseling tomeet CACREP standards and demonstrate expertise in communication interpersonal
and clinical skills and techniques. The candidate will advise and mentor graduatestudents hold office hours as designated by the University engage in programdevelopment curriculum reviews and assessment of student learning provide support
for program coordination and administration (e.g. recruitment admissionsprogramming) and serve on Departmental School and University committees. Thecandidate will manage matriculation of non-degree seeking students. Contribute toMental Health licensure verification internship and CACREP Reports data & KPI data. This position opened on February 28 2026 and there is a five consecutive workdays minimum posting requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Counselor Education from a Council for the Accreditation of Counseling &Related Programs (CACREP) accredited program is necessary. Candidates must beindependently licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Licensed ProfessionalCounselor (LPC) or eligible for licensure in Virginia by endorsement and meet the CACREP standards for core faculty at the university. Candidates should have experiencein clinical mental health and/or school counseling.

Additional Considerations

Candidates with a record of published research in the field of mental health or counseloreducation and active involvement in professional associations and/or in partnerships inthe field are preferred. Preference will be given to candidates that possess an approvedclinical supervisor certification or are eligible to provide supervision for licensure in theCommonwealth of Virginia. Candidates with evidence of an established or developingresearch agenda that informs the counseling field are preferred. Candidates thatdemonstrate an ability to communicate with a diverse student population while fosteringprofessionalism through competency compassion and collaboration are also preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the
position is filled. Application contents are to include:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Letters of Recommendation (3)
4. Diversity Statement
5. Teaching Philosophy

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginias Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only) must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position. Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history including sexual offender registry checks reference checks degree validation DMV (driving) records license verification and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

EEO Statement
Norfolk State University values diversity and invites applicants from all backgrounds
who will enrich the research teaching and service of the university. Norfolk State
University is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from women
minorities protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

NSU Teaching Philosophy for Underrepresented Populations
Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a statement that reflects their philosophy and experience working with initiatives or with students and communities from underrepresented populations.

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone:

Email: Emailed material not accepted

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.