"Assistant/Associate Professor"

Job Description Summary

The Department of Counseling at Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan is seeking applicants for a Tenure-Track position in Counseling (Clinical Mental Health or School Counseling), as either the assistant or associate professor rank. The position is a full-time appointment with the possibility of summer teaching starting January 6, 2026. Responsibilities include teaching, research, and service activities. We will begin reviewing applications on November 3, 2025 and continue reviewing applications until the position is filled. The Department of Counseling values high-quality teaching, research, service, and is committed to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The primary responsibilities of the position include:

1. Teach courses at the masters and doctoral-levels
   • Teach across the CACREP curriculum including clinical courses
   • Advise students and supervise doctoral student dissertations
   • Engage with curriculum planning and development
2. Research and Scholarship
   • Engage in an active and sustained research agenda
   • Mentor and engage in collaborative research and scholarship with students
   • Foster an environment of intellectual curiosity
3. Service
   • Engage in service assignments at the Department, School, and University level
   • Engage in community service with community partners and clinical sites
   • Engage in professional leadership within the counseling profession

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications: include a doctorate or ABD in Counselor Education/Counseling (CACREP or CACREP equivalent); eligibility for a Michigan license as a professional counselor and/or school counselor; teaching experience. Demonstration of strong teaching, clinical experience, and potential for research.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong quantitative and qualitative research methods for mentoring doctoral students; and strong leadership skills.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application Process: Review of applications will begin on November 3, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter/letter of intent, a statement of teaching, a curriculum vitae (CV), transcripts (unofficial), and contact information for three references. The teaching statement should include a description of teaching experiences with a list of graduate courses taught in a CACREP Accredited Program at the MA (School and Mental Health) and/or Doctoral-levels.

For more information, please contact Alcia Freeman at aafreema@oakland.edu