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POSITION

The College of Education and the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Research seeks afull-time,9-month, tenure-track faculty member for the School Counseling program beginning August 17, 2026. The School Counseling program is CACREP and CAEP accredited and emphasizes evidence-based practice promoting college and career readiness, data-driven programming, and interventions for students' academic achievement and social/emotional well-being. The position requires a balance of teaching, research, and service. Teaching includes instructing graduate courses, mentoring students, supervising research of advanced graduate students, and chairing and serving on doctoral committees. Scholarly research involves publishing research, and pursuing external funding and service includes participating in national professional organizations, university, and college committees, and serving the local community. The employed candidate will primarily teach courses within the School Counseling program but may also teach courses in the department's other CACREP accredited counseling programs. The position number is 001200. The Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Research and the College of Education are not currently offering any sponsorships for this position.

SETTING

The University of Memphis, an independently governed institution, is recognized by the
Carnegie Foundation as one of two public research universities and the only community engaged
public university in Tennessee. Boasting 12 colleges and professional schools, the University
serves a diverse population of 22,000 students; 5,000 of whom are enrolled in graduate
programs. Strongly committed to its urban mission and outreach programs, the University of
Memphis recognizes the important role played by faculty and administrators in fulfilling a
comprehensive mission of research, education, and community outreach.
The Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Research (CEPR) offers five
graduate certificates, five master's degrees, and three doctoral degrees in its three principal areas.
The department's programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and
Related Educational Programs (see www.memphis.edu/cepr) and the American Psychological
Association.
The College of Education, with a faculty of over 75 full-time faculty positions, accredited
by APA, CACREP, and CAEP is a leader in educator preparation. The College is dedicated to
fairness and respect for the dignity of each person and seeks to prepare students for careers as
administrators, counselors, educators, leaders, practitioners, researchers, scholars, and teachers.
For additional information please see the websites of the university (http://www.memphis.edu),
the college (http://www.memphis.edu/coe/), and the department (http:www.memphis.edu/cepr).
SALARY & BEGINNING DATE
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. The University offers an
excellent benefits package including healthcare and retirement. The position (code #10413) is a
nine-month appointment with the possibility of summer teaching. The anticipated date of
appointment is August 17, 2026.

APPLICATION

Review of applications will begin on May 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Applications are to be submitted electronically at WorkforUM2 Applicants are required to
upload (1) a letter of application, (2) a statement of school counseling and clinical supervision
experience, (3) a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, (4) a curriculum vitae, and
(5) names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references. Applicants will receive a
confirmation number when all application materials are submitted. Address inquiries and
nominations to Dr. Michelle Welch Brasfield (rmwelch@memphis.edu).

Required

Doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervisor from a CACREP accredited
program or meet one of the alternative qualifications according to CACREP standards
Licensed or license-eligible as a PK-12 school counselor in Tennessee
Minimum of five years of employment as a school counselor
Graduate level teaching experience
Strong knowledge of the ASCA National Model
Experience in providing clinical supervision
 

Desired

Experience teaching classes either in-person, online, and/or hybridized environments in a
CACREP accredited or CACREP aligned program
Knowledge and experience of continuous program evaluation and experience with
CACREP and/or NCATE/CAEP
Evidence of federally funded grant awards or participation in federally funded projects
Teaching/clinical experience in one of the following areas: youth with disabilities,
behavioral disorders, suicidal ideation, or those who have experienced trauma

Provide high quality instruction, pursue excellence in research/scholarship/creative activity, and contribute to meaningful service to the university. Contribute to the missions of teaching, research / scholarship / creative activity, and public service.