"Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - Counselor Education"

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Position Title: Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track - Counselor Education

Job Category: Faculty

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Assistant Professor

Job Duties: The Department of Counselor Education in the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a tenure-track faculty member in the area of Counselor Education and Supervision beginning August 2026. This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching graduate courses in the combined clinical mental health and school counseling master’s programs, research, and service to the university, community, and profession. Research and teaching expertise should complement existing faculty expertise and may include experience in school counseling, clinical mental health, addictions, or marriage and family counseling.

The successful candidate will be able to teach a variety of courses as part of the clinical mental health and school counseling programs. The candidate will also be expected to pursue an active research agenda that engages graduate students, results in publications and contributes to advancing the department, university, the profession, and society. The candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities and embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion as a member of the university community.

Responsibilities: Full-Time teaching responsibilities include teaching core and elective counseling courses, providing supervision for practicum, internship, and providing crisis support and consultation to practicum students in our Winther Counseling Services. Research expectations include publication and presentations in areas of expertise with the potential for grant activity. In addition, faculty members serve as program advisors to students and are encouraged to engage students in scholarly and creative activities. Service responsibilities include committee service at the departmental, college, and university levels as well as participation in community organizations and the discipline as relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest. Candidate demonstrates commitment to program administration, including shared leadership responsibilities in the department. Faculty at UW-W may be required to teach in a variety of formats, including in-person, online and/or in a hybrid format, or courses in the evenings or on weekends. All students, faculty, and staff are required to ensure their materials are digitally accessible and utilize standard technology platforms supported by UW-Whitewater. Examples include, but are not limited to, Navigate, Canvas, and Microsoft Office applications – including Outlook, which is essential for university email communications and scheduling.

Department Information: The Counselor Education Department has 6 full-time faculty members, a clinical assistant professor, and a counseling services manager. This relational and collaborative master's program includes a 60-credit program for Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a 60-credit program for School Counseling. The counseling program has been accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and other Related Educational Programs (CACREP) since 2000. The school counseling program and post master’s Educator to School Counselor certificate is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). For more information about our welcoming department, our students and our strategic plan, visit our web site at https://www.uww.edu/coeps/departments/counselored.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department: The Department of Counselor Education

Compensation: Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting salary commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications. UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. or EdD in Counselor Education is required or a Ph.D. or EdD in a related field that includes experience as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013. ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2026; if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2027 in advance of their first scheduled review. Eligible for licensure or licensed as an LPC and/or 3+ years K-12 experience as a school counselor or teacher. Demonstrated excellence in teaching with an emphasis on promoting the success of graduate students, clear evidence of scholarly potential, commitment to working with inclusive populations and serving as an active member of the university community.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.

How to Apply: Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents: Cover letter/letter of interest, Statement of teaching philosophy, Curriculum Vita, Names and contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation may be solicited at a later time), Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position).