The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and educational reputation. With our current location on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston, you are close to great restaurants, shopping and much more. The Citadel is ranked the #1 Public College in the South, offering up to a master’s degree for 14 consecutive years, and one of the Ten Most Innovative Schools in the South by U.S. News and World Report. 

There are about 2,300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Out of the Corps of Cadets, 1 out of 3 graduates earn a military commission. Students can choose from 31 Majors, 57 Minors, pre-health professions, and pre-law (a concentration in political science). The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio guarantees students a quality education. Another 1,000 students attend the Graduate College, evening and online programs. 

Position Summary 

The Citadel’s Zucker Family School of Education invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Counselor Education (school counseling focus). Primary responsibilities include teaching, research, advising/mentorship of graduate students, and service beginning August 2025. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Teach graduate level school counseling courses, 3-3 load. 

• supervise students in school counseling field experiences 

• advise and mentor school counseling students 

• pursue scholarship and a research agenda 

• participate in curriculum, program development, and accreditation processes 

• collaborate with school and agency partners 

• participate in public and professional activities in the field of school counseling and counselor education 

• serve on department, school, and university committees 

• demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusiveness through research, teaching and service 

Required Education and Experience 

• Doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited institution by August 2025 

• Understanding and demonstrated knowledge and implementation of multicultural competencies in counseling and education. 

• Demonstrated potential and plan for scholarly research in peer-reviewed publications 

• Demonstrated success as a certified professional school counselor 

• Willingness to assist as a team member in the implementation and ongoing review of CACREP standards. 

• Ability to use and model technology as an instructional tool 

• Ability to collaborate with local P-12 school districts 

• Teaching skills that employ a variety of instructional strategies in both face-to-face and online environments. 

Preferred experience 

• Face to Face and online course development and integration of innovative technology  

• Implementation and review of CACREP accreditation standards  

Special Instructions to Applicants:  

To Apply, please complete the online application and in addition, please attach the following: 

• Letter of interest 

• Curriculum vitae 

• Teaching statement and evidence of teaching quality 

• Unofficial transcripts 

• Names, phone numbers and emails for three references with your application 

Review of candidates will begin October 30, 2024, and continue until the position has been filled.