[Counselor_Educ] FW: open counselor education position

[Foreman, Tamarine]

Hello all. Please see below for a faculty job position.

From: Birdsong, Daniel J <Daniel.Birdsong at montevallo.edu>
Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM


The University of Montevallo invites applications for an in-person, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Counseling position specializing in Couples & Family Counseling. This faculty member will contribute to our CACREP-accredited program by teaching, supervising, conducting research, and engaging in service to the university and profession. To access and apply for the position, click here<https://jobs.montevallo.edu/postings/10042>. For questions about the position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Daniel Birdsong, at daniel.birdsong at montevallo.edu<mailto:daniel.birdsong at montevallo.edu>. See job posting details below:

Essential Job Duties

  *   Teach graduate-level courses in core CACREP and Couples & Family Counseling specialization areas.
  *   Provide academic advising to graduate students.
  *   Supervise graduate student field placements (practicum/internship).
  *   Maintain an independent research agenda, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and seek external funding.
  *   Engage in professional counseling organizations and demonstrate active professional identity (e.g., ACA, AAMFT, ALCA).
  *   Actively recruit graduate students and contribute to program growth.
  *   Serve on university, college, and department committees and contribute to the broader counseling community.

Education and Experience

  *   Doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program (or related doctoral degree with one full-time faculty year before July 1, 2013).
  *   University-level teaching experience in counseling.
  *   Education and clinical experience in Couples & Family Counseling.
  *   Active professional engagement, including at least two of the following:
     *   Professional development in Couples & Family Counseling.
     *   Professional service/advocacy in Couples & Family Counseling.
     *   Ongoing clinical practice.
     *   Research/scholarly activity in Couples & Family Counseling.
  *   Professional counseling identity demonstrated through:
     *   Membership in national and state counseling organizations (e.g., ACA, AAMFT, ALCA).
     *   Relevant professional credentials (e.g., NCC, LPC, LMFT).

Preferred Education and Experience

  *   Established research agenda in counselor education.
  *   Experience in securing external funding for academic research.
  *   Demonstrated leadership in graduate counseling education.

Licenses, Certification or Registrations

  *   Candidates must hold or be eligible for licensure in Alabama within 18 months of hire as one of the following:
     *   Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) OR dual-licensed as both an LMFT and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
     *   If holding only an LPC, the candidate must have significant clinical experience in Couples & Family Counseling.
     *   Marriage & Family Associate/Intern leading to LMFT licensure in Alabama is also acceptable.

Additional Information

  *   Required documents:
     *   Curriculum Vitae or Resume
     *   Letter of Application
     *   Other document: Proof of License
     *   Unofficial Transcripts



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Daniel Birdsong, PhD, EdD, LPC-S, MFT-A, ACS, BC-TMH, NCC, NCSC, RPT-S
Assistant Professor
Program Coordinator
Graduate Counseling Program
T. 205-665-6378
E. daniel.birdsong at montevallo.edu<mailto:dbirdson at montevallo.edu>
Station 6375, Wills Hall 109
Montevallo, AL 35115
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