"Assistant Professor"

The College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan University is a diverse and vibrant institution of professional education, preparing individuals annually for leadership in their fields. The college is comprised of six departments: counselor education and counseling psychology; special education and literacy studies; family and consumer sciences; human performance and health education; teaching, learning and educational studies; and educational leadership, research and technology. Approximately 110 regular full-time faculty serve 2,000 undergraduate and over 1,100 graduate students, with majors enrolled in programs leading to bachelor's, master’s, specialist’s and doctoral degrees. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU as one of the doctoral universities with high research activity. In an effort to create an intellectual community that conducts research that addresses social problems, we are seeking candidates who are experts in their discipline and have a commitment to racial justice. The College of Education and Human Development is seeking candidates for the following faculty positions:

Board-Appointed Tenure-Track Academic Year Faculty Positions:

Assistant/Associate Professor – Counseling Psychology

Assistant Professor –Family and Consumer Sciences – Nutrition and Dietetics

Assistant Professor – Educational Leadership, Research and Technology – Organizational Change Leadership

Assistant Professor – Special Education and Literacy Studies - Autism

For the responsibilities specific to the position, minimum qualifications, and required application documents and procedure, please visit http://www.wmich.edu/hr/jobs/.

The appointment process at Western Michigan University requires that each applicant submit a comprehensive vita, application, and cover letter. Official credentials will be requested prior to offer. Review of applications will begin October 2025 and continue until the position is filled with an expected start of August 15, 2026.

WMU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.