Assistant Professor/Associate Professor- Department of Counseling

Hampton University Faculty

Job description:  

The Hampton University Department of Counseling invites applications from qualified candidates for one full-time, nine-month position at the Assistant Professor level and one full-time, nine month position at the Associate Professor. The successful applicants will be expected to serve on departmental, college and university committees; participate in Council of Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accreditation activities, and other faculty responsibilities as assigned.

Founded in 1868, Hampton University is a leading historically black university (HBCU) located in the City of Hampton–a historical city in the Hampton Roads region, which offers an environment for living and learning that, is peaceful, yet mentally stimulating. The Hampton University main campus is centrally located between Virginia Beach and historic Williamsburg, along a beautiful waterfront. The University is a nationally renowned institution that is privately endowed, co-educational, and nonsectarian. The University is “dedicated to the promotion of learning, building of character and preparation of promising students for positions of leadership and service.”

The Department of Counseling is a vibrant innovative department with active and dedicated faculty members offering rigorous and rewarding curriculum. Faculty members are active teachers, engage in scholarly research, and provide service to the University and the greater Hampton Roads community.

Job Duties:

  • Committed to teaching graduate courses in research methodology, cognition, and other discipline-related topics.
  • Advise counseling majors and hold office hours.
  • Contribute to the scholarly advancement of the department through a productive research agenda that includes craftsmanship.
  • Demonstrate dedication to the progress of the Counseling Department, the School of Liberal Arts and Education, and the University as a whole, through service activities.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:  

For the rank of Associate Professor, qualified candidates must meet the following:

  • Current appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
  • Experience working with culturally diverse population.
  • Minimum of five years of university teaching experience including advising and supervising graduate students.
  • Direct experience with CACREP accreditation process.
  • Record of scholarly activity commensurate with rank of Associate Professor.
  • Minimum of five years of clinical experience in mental health counseling.
  • Minimum of five years of university teaching experience including advising and supervising graduate students.
  • Minimum of five years of clinical experience in marriage and family therapy.
  • Record of scholarly activity commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor.
  • Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
  • Please submit your credentials for either position. We will consider filling the position at the rank based upon the qualifications of the applicant. Rank and compensation are commensurate with credentials and experience.

To Apply:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. All qualified candidates should submit a completed Application for Faculty Employment, a cover letter specifically addressing suitability for the position, curriculum vitae, a list of grants applied for that were awarded, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, recent teaching evaluations, publication reprints, three letters of reference and official transcripts from the institution awarding the highest degree.

Include where to send the applications here:

Complete application materials may be submitted electronically to debbie.hood@hamptonu.edu and kameca.mooreheadthom@hamptonu.edu  or to the following address via regular mail:

Dr. Debbie Hood
Department Chair
Department of Counseling
114 Phenix Hall
Hampton University
200 William R. Harvey way
Hampton, VA 23668

*Hampton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

**No phone calls

How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Application for Educational Support Staff Employment either in person, via email at HROffice@hamptonu.edu, or fax to (757) 727-5969:

Office of Human Resources
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
***No phone calls

Forms:
Visit Human Resources – Hampton University Human Resources to retrieve the educational support staff employment application and other supplemental application materials.