Faculty Position: Full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track position
The College of Education & Human Services at Lenoir-Rhyne University seeks applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Teaching Assistant Professor of Counseling beginning Aug 10, 2026. This nine-month appointment is housed within the School of Counseling and Human Services and serves the University’s CACREP-accredited M.A. in Counseling program. This position is contingent upon final budgetary approval.
All faculty positions at Lenoir-Rhyne University carry a 24-credit annual teaching load, with the possibility of reassigned time for administrative responsibilities such as clinical coordination.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, student mentorship, scholarly and professional engagement, and active participation in campus service and citizenship.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Teach graduate-level courses in the CACREP-accredited M.A. in Counseling program.
- Maintain regular in-person office hours on the Hickory campus.
- Contribute to program, college, and university service and leadership as appropriate.
- Collaborate with LR’s Graduate Admissions Office to support enrollment and recruitment efforts.
- Develop and sustain strong partnerships with clinical placement sites.
- Engage in scholarly and professional activities consistent with faculty expectations.
- Participate in curriculum development and program assessment activities aligned with CACREP standards.
