Assoc Professor (Finance)

Position Description:
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The Department of Child and Family Studies in the USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences is seeking an Assistant-Associate Professor for its Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling (CRMHC) program . The CRMHC Program is housed within the Department of Child and Family Studies in the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences at USF. It offers a comprehensive suite of CACREP -accredited graduate and undergraduate programs, including:
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Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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Master of Arts in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
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Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling and Disability Sciences (fully online)
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An undergraduate minor and undergraduate certificate in Addiction and Substance Abuse
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These programs prepare students to become Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) and Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRCs), with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and service to individuals with disabilities and mental health needs.
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The University of South Florida (USF) College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS) proudly houses the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce (FCBHW), which stands in service to the state. CBCS also houses a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and will be the future home of a research center in substance abuse and mental health research to be funded by the state of Florida.
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This is a tenure earning/tenured 9-month Assistant-Associate faculty position. This position will teach in person courses in the program during Fall and Spring semesters. The position will have responsibilities as a core faculty member with responsibilities for both research and teaching. The role will include responsibilities for research and securing external grant funding, mentoring and advising graduate students, teaching, and university, community, and professional service. Successful applicants must meet University of South Florida criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, including holding a doctoral degree from an accredited institution. This position will be a part of USF Tampa Campus.
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Essential Functions:
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Develop and maintain an active research line in clinical mental health and/or clinical rehabilitation counseling including pursuit of external grant funding opportunities and scholarly publications and presentations.
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Develop/teach graduate level courses in a variety of formats (in-person, hybrid, online) and provide clinical supervision of rehabilitation and mental health counseling students.
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• Advise and mentor students, serve on graduate student committees, and supervise graduate student research.
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Participate in service activities within the department, college, and university, as well as in professional counseling organizations.
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Work collaboratively and ethically with other faculty, staff, and students within the department, college, and university, while promoting the mission and goals of the department and counseling profession.
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Assessment of qualifications will be adjusted based on the capacity of the rank of the applicant (e.g. Assistant or Associate). ABD will be considered with appropriate experience. Degree must be conferred by the date of the appointment.
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.Minimum Qualifications:
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• Earned doctorate in Counselor Education (preferably from a CACREP-accredited program) or a closely related field and meet CACREP core faculty eligibility requirements and the University's criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
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• Possession of or eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) status within one year of employment.
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Preferred Qualifications:
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• Evidence of a clear research focus and an early career record of scholarly activity
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• Teaching experience with master's level courses in rehabilitation or mental health counseling
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• Experience providing clinical supervision
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• Knowledge of CACREP accreditation standards and/or participation in CACREP accreditation processes
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• Experience with grant writing
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• Grant procurement and scholarly publication
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Criteria for the evaluation of candidates
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To ensure the fair and equitable evaluation of all candidates, the following criteria will be used in reviewing the applicants' qualifications. Ranges for rating the criteria are weighted in terms of importance to the position.
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Applicants are required to submit the following in support of their application:
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Cover Letter to include how you identify professionally
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CV
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Statement of Teaching Philosophy (1-page limit)
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Explanation of Research Agenda (2-page limit)
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3-5 Professional References (name, affiliation, title)