Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of School Counseling
Position:
Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of School Counseling
Type:
Non-tenure-track Faculty
Department/Program:
Counselor Education Department in Graduation Studies
The Counselor Education Department within Graduate Studies at Agnes Scott College is seeking to hire an Assistant or Associate Professor (non-tenure track) and Director of School Counseling.
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum Qualifications: Earned PhD in Counselor Education by May 31, 2026 from a CACREP-accredited program. Holds or is eligible to be certified as a school counselor in Georgia. Demonstrated commitment to values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience leading a school counseling program is strongly preferred. Demonstrated commitment to the field of counseling through active engagement in professional organizations. Prior teaching experience in a graduate School Counseling program. Evidence of scholarship in the form of peer-reviewed publications and/or national and/or regional presentations. Preference given to scholarship addressing equity and diversity in counseling.
Position Description:
This position is for Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of the School Counseling (SC) program within the Counselor Education Department in Graduate Studies at Agnes Scott College. The position is a full-time, three-year, non-tenure track, 12-month appointment. This position is eligible for renewal.
The SC program is in the process of seeking CACREP accreditation for the school specialty area, and already holds CACREP accreditation for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialty area. The ideal candidate will assist with accreditation for the School Counseling specialty area and coordinate the School Counseling program. Primary responsibilities include teaching (60%), research/scholarship (20%), and service (20%). The teaching load is six courses per academic year, inclusive of the summer term. If leading the program as the Director of School Counseling, one course release per academic year will be provided.
A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in counseling is required in this position. Our program approaches counseling with an intersectional framework and values decolonizing practices. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with others and communicate effectively. It is likely that some of the teaching load will include practicum and/or internship. Persons from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance. After one year of employment, retirement benefits are available.
Contact and Application Deadline:
Submit your letter of interest, CV, teaching statement, diversity statement, and research statement to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jennifer Smith at facultyserv@agnesscott.edu. Each statement should not exceed two pages. Applications completed in full and received by January 31, 2026, will be guaranteed review. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Additional Requirements:
Background check, official transcripts, and proof of COVID vaccination and booster is required before employment unless granted an exemption based upon a medical or religious reason.
About Agnes Scott College:
Agnes Scott College does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, or disability in the recruitment and admission of graduate and post-baccalaureate students. This nondiscrimination policy also applies to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the college, and to the administration of educational policies, scholarship, and loan programs and all other programs administered by the college. Agnes Scott College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees.
Founded in 1889, Agnes Scott College is an independent national liberal arts college guided by its mission to educate women “to think deeply, live honorably, and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times.” Agnes Scott prepares graduates to be effective change agents in a global society and develop leadership abilities and understanding of complex global dynamics as relevant for professional success. Ranked as the most innovative national liberal arts college by U.S. News & World Report, the college’s growing number of graduate and post-baccalaureate programs are interdisciplinary, cutting-edge, and designed for professional and academic success. The college’s 974 undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate students come from 40 states/U.S. territories and 15 countries. Driven by purpose and supported by the college’s award-winning faculty, Agnes Scott’s graduate and post-baccalaureate students typify the college’s core values: a commitment to teaching and learning, a commitment to the liberal arts, a commitment to an appreciation of diverse cultures, and a commitment to a community that values justice, courage and integrity.
Mission Statements:
Agnes Scott College’s Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Studies educate students to think critically, creatively, and courageously. Graduate studies enhance the intellectual life of the college by enabling graduate students to undertake advanced study and prepare for professional work while engaging the intellectual and social challenges of their times.
In conjunction with the Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Studies mission statement, the school counseling program educates future school counselors to promote academic, college/career, and social/emotional success. Students will learn to think critically about barriers to achieving mental health using an intersectional framework, to creatively partner with school systems in striving for student wellness, and to effectively engage as a school counselor to support students and families, their school systems, and their community. The school counseling program is dedicated to providing education that assists school counselors to successfully apply for certification in the state of Georgia.