Assistant Professor Position Department of Counseling

Oakland University – Assistant Professor Position Department of Counseling

Position: The Department of Counseling at Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, is seeking applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor faculty position available beginning August 15, 2018. The position will be a full-time appointment with the possibility of Summer teaching. A specialist in school counseling is preferred. We will begin reviewing applications February 10, 2018 and continue reviewing applications until the position is filled.

Salary: Competitive and dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities: Teach school counseling courses and coordinate the school counseling program, as well as engage service and scholarly activities.

Qualifications: A doctorate or ABD in Counselor Education/Counseling (CACREP or CACREP equivalent); eligibility for Michigan license as a professional counselor and/or school counselor; teaching experience; competence in working with students from diverse populations and backgrounds; and a demonstrated ability and/or a strong potential to develop a program of scholarship. Preferred characteristics include at least two years of experience as a school counselor.

The Department: The Department of Counseling offers a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health, a Master of Arts in Counseling with a School emphasis and a Doctoral degree in Counselor Education. Both Master of Arts programs and the Doctoral program are CACREP Accredited. The department has faculty with diverse interests who share a commitment to providing excellence in counselor education.

Oakland University: Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral research institution located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 132 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing.

Applicants must submit a cover letter (listing qualifications), a CV, and three letters of reference. Applicants must apply online at the following link: https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/12936. Oakland University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. If you have any questions please contact: James Hansen, Department of Counseling, Search Chair (jthansen@oakland.edu) 450E Pawley Hall, School of Education and Human Services, Oakland University, Rochester, MI 48309-4494.