Assistant/Associate Professor of Counseling (Tampa Campus)

Overview

The Opportunity

The Department of Counseling at National Louis University in Tampa, Florida, invites applications for a faculty colleague to contribute their knowledge and expertise to our CACREP-accredited Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Doctor of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision programs. NLU also intends to offer a School Counseling track in the near future. The position includes teaching courses at the master’s and doctoral level, supervising students in their practical experiences, serving on dissertation committees, advising, and mentoring students to help them achieve their potential, and serving on university committees as needed. The candidate selected will work with students and faculty from diverse racial, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds, and must be multiculturally competent. The position requires a doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program, and applicants should have, or become an LMHC in Florida within 12 months of hire and/or certified as a school counselor.

This position is a 10-month full-time position beginning as soon as it can be filled.

Essential Responsibilities

• Teach core counseling courses (both didactic and clinical, including supervision of practicum/internship) for Masters and Doctoral program students in a blended online format (with synchronous and asynchronous elements).
• Administrate and supervise practicum and internship experiences
• Maintain active membership and involvement with appropriate counseling professional organizations (i.e. ACA, ACES, FCA, FACES, etc.).
• Advise students and mentor students.
• Participate in university service and professional/scholarly contributions.
• Pursue professional development opportunities.
• Partake in scholarly activities while meeting the needs of a diverse student body.
• Provide community engagement opportunities.
• Maintain campus presence.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision or equivalent from an accredited institution and preferably from a CACREP accredited doctoral program
  • ABD will also be considered if candidate is expecting to complete their degree within 6 months of hire date
• School Counseling certification in Florida, preferred
• The ability to teach in-person, blended, hybrid and online formats
• Experience in the field of counseling and be licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida (LMHC) within 12 months of hire and/or as a certified school counselor (preference to those who are both)
• Teaching experience in the field of counseling is preferred
• Evidence of experience in CACREP accreditation is beneficial
• Must have the ability to contribute to and collaboratively work alongside a diverse departmental faculty and with a diverse student body

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued.  We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

Compensation and Benefits

At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full-time faculty benefits can be found here.

NLU Faculty salaries are based on rank within each college.  The ranges for each rank for the College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences are listed below:

2026 CPBS 10-Month Faculty Salary Ranges

Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.  Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law, including but not limited to: budgetary considerations, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, current/previous faculty rank, market considerations, tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees), and internal equity.

Application Instructions

Please Include the following with your Application:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)

Optional Additional Attachments:

• Teaching Philosophy
• Sample Syllabus
• Additional Licenses/Certifications
• Course Evaluations
• Letters of Recommendation

Please note: Upon hire, official transcripts are required and must be sent from the institution(s) directly to the HR Department