Job Duties
The Department of Secondary Education and School Leadership within the School of Education at Norfolk State University invites applications for a non-tenure track Clinical Counselor Education Instructor (F0068) position, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. We seek candidates that are independently licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or eligible for licensure in Virginia by endorsement, possess knowledge of CACREP accreditation standards, data/repots and have experience in one or more of the following areas: substance abuse/addictions, school counseling, clinical supervision, and rehabilitation
counseling.
Norfolk State University
Norfolk State University is a comprehensive urban, public, doctoral granting institution committed to transforming students’ lives through exemplary teaching, research, and service. The University is a top ranked Historically Black College and University (HBCU) with nationally recognized STEM programs and enrolls 6,000 students in over thirty undergraduate and nineteen on-line and in-person graduate programs. The University has annual grant expenditures that exceed $20 million. Norfolk State University has an NCAA Division I athletic program with fifteen sports, boasts eleven MEAC Conference championships in the last three years, and a coveted marching band
which participated in the 2023 Rose Parade.
City of Norfolk and the Hampton Roads Area
Norfolk State University is located in the heart of the City of Norfolk, which is home to the world’s largest Naval Base. The City of Norfolk is one of seven cities that make up what is referred to as the Hampton Roads Region, an area that includes Virginia Beach and Colonial Williamsburg. Norfolk has big-city amenities and attractions of arts and culture and cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard. There are numerous accessible parks, riverfronts, lakes, festivals, and beaches in the Hampton Roads Region: all favorable for weekend getaways and an easy commute to Norfolk State University.
Overview of the Department
Norfolk State University’s Department of Secondary Education and School Leadership (SESL) is housed in the School of Education (SOE). The department offers the multidimensional Master of Arts Urban Education degree with concentrations in Administration and Supervision PK-12 (On-line) and subject area concentrations in Biology, Chemistry, English, History, and Mathematics. The department also offers the Master of Arts in Counseling Education degree with concentrations in School Counseling PK-12, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Rehabilitation Counseling. These programs assist in-service and pre-service practitioners interested in acquiring
state endorsements and enhancing their professional development.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in the Master of Arts in Counseling Education degree. The candidate will contribute to developing curricula in counseling to meet CACREP standards and demonstrate expertise in communication, interpersonal,
and clinical skills and techniques. The candidate will advise and mentor graduate students, hold office hours as designated by the University, engage in program development, curriculum reviews, and assessment of student learning, provide support
for program coordination and administration (e.g. recruitment, admissions, programming), and serve on Departmental, School, and University committees. The candidate will manage matriculation of non-degree seeking students. Contribute to Mental Health licensure verification, internship and CACREP Reports, data & KPI data. This position opened on February 28, 2026 and there is a five consecutive workdays minimum posting requirement.
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Counselor Education from a Council for the Accreditation of Counseling & Related Programs (CACREP) accredited program is necessary. Candidates must be independently licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or eligible for licensure in Virginia by endorsement and meet the CACREP standards for core faculty at the university. Candidates should have experience in clinical mental health and/or school counseling.
Additional Considerations
Candidates with a record of published research in the field of mental health or counselor education and active involvement in professional associations and/or in partnerships in the field are preferred. Preference will be given to candidates that possess an approved clinical supervisor certification or are eligible to provide supervision for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Candidates with evidence of an established or developing research agenda that informs the counseling field are preferred. Candidates that demonstrate an ability to communicate with a diverse student population while fostering professionalism through competency, compassion, and collaboration are also preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the
position is filled. Application contents are to include:
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Letters of Recommendation (3)
4. Diversity Statement
5. Teaching Philosophy
Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position. Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Norfolk State University values diversity and invites applicants from all backgrounds
who will enrich the research, teaching and service of the university. Norfolk State
University is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from women,
minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
NSU Teaching Philosophy for Underrepresented Populations
Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a statement that reflects their philosophy and experience working with initiatives or with students and communities from underrepresented populations.
Contact Information
Name: Norfolk State University
Phone: 757-823-8160
Email: Emailed material not accepted
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.