Assistant Professor of Counseling, Human Services and Addictions

We are currently searching for a tenure-track, assistant professor position in the School of Kinesiology, Counseling and Rehabilitative Science at NKU. The school offers graduate degrees in both clinical mental health and school counseling, both of which are CACREP-accredited, as well as an undergraduate degree in Human Services and Addictions.

This position entails the following responsibilities: (a) teach graduate courses in the Counselor Education program and undergraduate courses in the Human Services & Addictions program, (b) supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students in both programs, maintain a record of scholarly productivity through peer-reviewed publications and presentations, and (d) provide service to the profession, community, department, college, and university.

This is not a remote position.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following characteristics:

a) experience instructing or co-instructing courses in counselor education and human services in both face-to-face and online formats,

b) record of scholarship as evidenced by presentations, publications, and/or grant work,

c) post-master's experience in clinical counseling,

d) licensed/licensure-eligible as a professional clinical counselor in Kentucky,

e) experience in supervising students in practicum or internship courses, and

f) an ability to establish and maintain working relationships with a diverse group of staff, students, and faculty.

Deadline for Application:
The formal review of applications will commence immediately and the search will remain open until the position is filled. The position will begin August 2026.

A complete application will include the following elements:

1. a cover letter that describes how well the applicant satisfies the required and preferred qualifications listed above and how the applicant will specifically contribute to the success of the programs,

2. A teaching statement that shows, as a faculty member at NKU, how you will contribute to our core values and our strategic framework, especially in how you will contribute to student success and belonging.

3. A curriculum vita,

4. Unofficial transcripts of all graduate work,

5. A sample of scholarly writing,
6. The names of at least three professional references who can speak to the candidate's professional, academic, and/or research qualifications.

For applicants who reach the candidate stage, official transcripts and at least three letters of recommendation will also be required.

For more information about the positions, please contact the Search Committee Co-Chairs, Dr. Hallie Sylvestro ( sylvestroh1@nku.edu) or Dr. Christopher Lawrence ( lawrencec7@nku.edu)