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Faculty Member Position: Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track or Continuing Track), Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Charlotte Campus, In-person

Elon University, an independent institution nationally recognized as a model for engaged learning, invites applications for two faculty members in its new CACREP-aligned Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program, launching Fall 2026. The CMHC program, housed within Elon University’s School of Health Sciences, emphasizes ethical and culturally responsive practice, addiction and trauma counseling, integrated care, and experiential learning—reflecting Elon University’s mission of engaged, student-centered education. This is an 11-month position. Candidates can be considered for either a tenure-track or non-tenure-track position, depending on their experiences and qualifications. Elon University offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications, excellent benefits, and a generous retirement plan.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses across the CACREP core and CMHC specialty areas.
• Provide clinical supervision for practicum and internship students.
• Collaborate as a core faculty team member in CACREP accreditation processes, and assessment.
• Engage in scholarship, clinical innovation, and professional service that contribute to the counseling field.
• Mentor and advise a diverse and engaged student body.
• Serve on program, school, and university committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program.

• Eligibility for, or current, North Carolina LCMHC licensure.
• Demonstrated professional clinical counseling experience.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, advocacy, social justice, and ethical practice in counseling.

Preferred Qualifications

• LCAS Licensure or license-eligibility
• Evidence of effective graduate-level teaching in counseling courses.

• Experience providing individual and triadic clinical supervision.
• Experience with CACREP accreditation, program development, and assessment.
• Familiarity with best practices for in-person, hybrid, and online teaching.
• Training or certification in EMDR, psychedelic-assisted, or other trauma-informed therapeutic modalities.
• Record of scholarship, professional engagement, or leadership in counseling.

About the Counseling Program

The Counseling Program at Elon University will welcome its inaugural cohorts of graduate students in Fall 2026. The program is aligned with CACREP standards and offers in-person, hybrid, and online courses, with campus access in both Elon and Charlotte, North Carolina. The program is currently pursuing initial CACREP accreditation.

Housed within the School of Health Sciences, the Counseling program benefits from access to Elon University Charlotte’s state-of-the-art interprofessional simulation center. While Elon University has long standing relationships with clinical sites across the State, the program’s second year is delivered through in-person and virtual experiences, allowing students the flexibility to pursue clinical placements beyond the North Carolina region while completing their coursework online.

About Elon’s Campus in Charlotte
Elon’s Campus in Charlotte, located in the vibrant South End district, provides graduate students with a home base to engage in hands-on experiences, collaborate with nonprofits and businesses, and build professional connections that extend beyond the classroom. Charlotte is a major hub for health science with extensive healthcare facilities and providers that offer numerous career opportunities.

Application Process

Applicants should submit:

• Letter of interest.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of teaching philosophy.
• Graduate transcripts.
• Contact information for three references. 

Review of applications begin:

November 2025 and continues until the positions are filled.

EEO Statement: Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We welcome candidates who will contribute to an inclusive learning community through teaching, scholarship, and service.