Pedagogical Assistant/Associate/Professor of Counseling
Western Kentucky University · Louisville, KY
Tailor my CV for this job — freePedagogical Assistant/Associate/Professor of Counseling Western Kentucky University (WKU)Department of Counseling & Student Affairs
As Kentucky's third-largest public four-year university, WKU serves approximately 16,293 students and employs nearly 2,612 faculty and staff.WKU's main campus is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, a vibrant and culturally diverse city with approximately 79,000 residents, situated 65 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, Kentucky. More than 85 languages are spoken in and around Bowling Green, reflecting the community's rich cultural diversity.WKU offers a supportive academic environment, comprehensive employee benefits, professional development opportunities, and programs designed to promote work-life balance.Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at https://www.wku.edu/about.About the DepartmentThe Department of Counseling & Student Affairs invites applications for a Pedagogical Assistant/Associate/Professor of Counseling position. We seek a dedicated counselor educator committed to excellence in graduate teaching, the preparation of future counseling professionals, and meaningful professional and university service.The department offers CACREP-accredited graduate programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (residential and digital pathways) and Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling, as well as graduate certificates in Addictions Education and a graduate degree program in Student Affairs.The department also houses the Talley Family Counseling Center (TFCC), an onsite counseling training center that supports clinical education and professional preparation.Learn more about the department at https://www.wku.edu/csa/.Position ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be expected to:Provide outstanding graduate-level instruction in counselor education.Contribute to the preparation and professional development of future counseling professionals.Engage in collegial, university, and professional service.Participate actively in the academic and professional community of the department.This pedagogical faculty position emphasizes excellence in teaching and service.Required QualificationsApplicants at all ranks must demonstrate:A doctorate from a CACREP-accredited Counselor Education and Supervision program.Experience as a professional counselor.Eligibility for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) licensure in Kentucky.A history of participation in relevant professional organizations.Demonstrated success or potential for success in teaching.Additional Requirements for Associate ProfessorCandidates seeking appointment at the Associate Professor rank must have earned tenure and promotion as a faculty member within a CACREP-accredited program and meet WKU's Criteria for Individual Ranks (WKU Faculty Handbook, 31st edition, III.C.1.a.).Additional Requirements for ProfessorCandidates seeking appointment at the Professor rank must have earned tenure and promotion within a CACREP-accredited program, meet WKU's Criteria for Individual Ranks, and provide evidence of strong performance in teaching and university/public service throughout their tenure at the Professor rank.Benefits and Employment InformationWKU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and wellness benefits for eligible employees and dependents, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and tuition discount opportunities for employees and eligible dependents.Employment is subject to applicable university policies and Kentucky's required pre-employment criminal background checks.Western Kentucky University is committed to equal employment and educational opportunities. Additional information about institutional policies, accommodations, and employment practices is available through the official position announcement.Application InstructionsInterested applicants must submit the following materials through WKU's online application system by November 29, 2026:Letter of intentCurriculum vitaeUnofficial transcriptsStatement of teaching philosophyNames and contact information for three references will be collected during the application process. Reference letters will be requested later by the Search Committee.Expressions of interest may be considered until the position is filled.Apply Here:https://wku.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=205699For questions about the application process or employment opportunities at WKU, contact employment@wku.edu.