Assistant/Associate Professor, School Counseling

Assistant/Associate Professor, School Counseling

Florida Gulf Coast University

Job Summary

As a faculty member in the College of Education's Graduate School
Counseling Program, you will teach master's level courses; be involved in course and curriculum development; work effectively with all populations of students, colleagues, and members of the community at large; engage in productive research and grant seeking activities; and provide service to the program, college, university, and profession. The Assistant/Associate Professor in
School Counseling may be asked to coordinate academic program-related projects (e.g., responding to a critical shortage of school counselors).

Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to: be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; be committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; be committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; produce peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the College,
University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Teaches graduate courses in the area of school counseling.
• Plans, prepares, and teaches assigned courses, including

developing syllabi, instructional materials, and assessments.

• Delivers consistent, interactive, and engaging lectures aligned

with curriculum goals and accreditation standards.

• Maintains the highest standards of classroom instruction and

engages in reflective self-assessment to ensure continuous improvement.

• Holds regular office hours and provides academic advising and

individual support to students.

• Utilizes the University's learning management system and other

instructional technologies effectively.

• Collaborates with departmental faculty on curriculum

development and program advancement.

• Ensures curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are

met.

• Establishes and maintains an active research program, including

opportunities for undergraduate student involvement.

• Demonstrates evidence of scholarly publication and

grantsmanship.

• Engages in continued professional development and maintains

professional skills appropriate to rank and field.

• Actively participates in departmental, college, and university

committees and meetings.

• Contributes to community, institutional, and professional

service in support of the University's mission.

• Participates in faculty evaluation, student learning

assessment, and required training activities.

• Communicates professionally and in a timely manner with

students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.

• Upholds the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, and

excellence in all professional activities.

• Complies with University policies, procedures, and the

Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Earned terminal degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) from an accredited

institution in counselor education or closely related field (e.g.,
Educational Leadership, Higher Education, or Curriculum &
Instruction).

• ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 7,

2027. If successful candidate is ABD, appointment will be made at a
Lecturer level on a fixed contract.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years of K-12 school counselor

experience.

• Eligibility to achieve school counseling certification in the

State of Florida.

• Experience securing research grants and/or grant-seeking

activities.

• Experience with data-driven decision-making.
• Evidence of leadership in school counseling.
• Demonstrated currency in the school counseling-related

professional literature.

• Active membership(s) in professional school counseling

organization(s).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the ASCA National Model™, role statements, ethical

standards, and related content.

• Knowledge of major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of

inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the discipline(s).

• Understanding how to use digital and interactive technologies

for efficiently and effectively achieving specific learning goals.

• Knowledge of critical thinking processes and understanding how

to help learners develop high level questioning skills.

• Knowledge and skill in the use of inquiry-based instructional

models and strategies.

• Knowledge and ability to use technology in various teaching

modalities (e.g. Face-to-face, synchronous online or asynchronous online).

• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders both within and

outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction, resulting in improved student learning.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectations:

In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open to

feedback and new ideas.

• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work;

persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.

• Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships

across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Appointment will be made at a faculty rank commensurate with the candidate's experience on a 9-month multi-year appointment with an anticipated start date of August 2027.

Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida's Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project/scholarship unless requested to do so.
Therefore, all submitted materials, including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE
RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU. Under Florida's Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request.

Required Application Materials:

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Five (5) Professional References

The position is listed as "open until filled", however applications received by January 15, 2027 will receive priority consideration.

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal
Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.fgcu.edu/jobs/assistant-associate-professor-school-counseling-fort-myers-florida-united-states

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