Assistant/Associate Professor of Counselor Education

About the role

Adams State University is hiring two Assistant/Associate Tenure-Track faculty members in Counselor Education for its CACREP-accredited digitally delivered Counseling Program. The position is on campus in Alamosa, Colorado, and covers the eight CACREP core areas, five doctoral CACREP areas, and the specialties in clinical mental health counseling, school counseling and Ph.D. in Counselor Education. Evening and online course delivery are required.

Key responsibilities

• Teach a broad range of courses in the on-campus and online Master's and Ph.D. programs
• Travel, deliver evening classes and teach online courses
• Work collaboratively with other academic departments, community agencies and public schools
• Contribute to the department's mission of preparing counselors with practical skills, theoretical knowledge and a strong counselor identity

Required profile

• Doctorate in Counselor Education by the start date
• Strong focus on teaching and a record of professional scholarship and achievement
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the educational needs of diverse individuals and groups, and responsiveness to the diversity of the university's student population
• Commitment to honesty, efficacy, collaboration and respectful, collegial work
• Willingness to develop and teach online courses; online teaching support is provided by the university

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with historically underserved and underrepresented populations and first-generation college students
• Experience recruiting and retaining underrepresented students
• Commitment to professional development, scholarship and service
• Self-awareness of one's own cultural beliefs, perspectives and privileges
• Teaching experience and familiarity with online course delivery
• License eligible in Colorado

What we offer

• Pay range of $51,025-$70,117 depending on experience and education
• Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and retirement savings plans
• Opportunities for supplemental contracts may be available

Applications are submitted electronically through the university's Workday portal, with a cover letter, teaching statement (including sample syllabi), informed response, graduate transcripts and three references. The deadline has been extended to 11/1/2026 and the position remains open until filled.