Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Couseling - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Overview

The Department of Psychology, Counseling and Family Science at Lipscomb University seeks to fill a tenured track position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning August 1, 2026, in its CACREP-accredited M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. The ideal candidate will hold a doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited institution and have experience teaching counseling at the graduate level. The program offers specializations in play therapy, addiction, and research, while faculty provide specialized workshops for students and professionals across the country.

• Teach graduate counseling courses
• Supervision, mentoring, and academic advisement
• Engage in scholarly activity and professional development
• Provide university service

• Doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited institution
• Experience teaching counseling at the graduate level
• Eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider designation in the state of Tennessee
• Practical/applied counseling experience

The M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling received full CACREP accreditation in 2014 and has maintained accreditation since. The program offers specializations in play therapy, addiction, and research, with faculty providing specialized workshops for students and professionals across the country.

Lipscomb University is a liberal arts teaching and research institution committed to being intentionally, courageously and graciously Christian. Our mission is to integrate Christian faith and practice with academic excellence, not only in the classroom but also through involvement in service opportunities. It is a place that sees the city as our campus and the world as our classroom. With more than 4,800 students, Lipscomb University was named among the Best National Universities and ranked among the Best Christian Universities in America by U.S. News and World Report and Niche, respectively.

Lipscomb offers more than 200 undergraduate programs, over 50 master’s degrees and certificate programs across 12 fields of study in addition to six education specialist degrees and five doctoral degrees. The residential campus is located in the Green Hills area of Nashville, Tennessee, with an additional location in downtown Nashville and a robust online program.

Lipscomb is nationally ranked for its innovation, programs and service. Each year, Lipscomb students contribute an average of 60,000 hours of service to nonprofits and organizations, creating a $2.5M annual volunteer impact on the local community. It is classified as a national university by U.S. News & World Report and as a doctoral university by the Carnegie Foundation. The university employs approximately 1,000 full-time faculty and staff dedicated to creating a lasting impact beyond the campus and serving the good of humanity to the glory of God.

Lipscomb University complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws and does not engage in prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, color, national or ethnic origin, or disability in the administration of its employment practices. Preference will be given to active members of the Church of Christ.

Qualified candidates may contact Dr. Damian McClintock with questions at dgmcclintock.