"Assistant Professor"

Job Details

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Position Title: Assistant Professor

Job Category: Faculty

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

Assistant/Associate Professor in School Counseling

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) Department of Counseling and Human Services invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in school counseling at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

OUR DEPARTMENT

Our department is comprised of two Master’s-level, CACREP-accredited programs (School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling). We are proud of the fact that we are the oldest CACREP-accredited program in Wisconsin, having first earned accreditation in 1992. As a department, we believe strongly in the relationships that we cultivate and model for students. We emphasize developing counseling practitioners who are reflective, self-aware, creative, and adaptable. We intentionally develop classroom learning environments that are steeped in experiential learning, and that promote both personal and professional growth. We believe in modeling and teaching wellness, self-care, and social justice, and we focus on training insightful and skilled practitioners who will contribute meaningfully to the counseling profession for many years to come.

OUR LOCATION

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, a medium-sized city of about 70,000. The Fox River flows through Oshkosh, and the city is situated on Lake Winnebago (Wisconsin’s largest lake). Milwaukee, Green Bay, Madison, and Chicago are all within easy driving distance. In addition, the incredible northern woods of Wisconsin, picturesque Door County, and the Wisconsin Dells are but a short drive away, and there are ample opportunities in the area for hiking, biking, and numerous other outdoor and water activities.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department: School of Education & Human Services

Compensation: Competitive

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision or related field from a CACREP-accredited program (ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 2026)
• Relevant counseling experience in K-12 settings and/or relevant counseling experience in Clinical Mental Health settings
• Current state licensure or national certification or ability to obtain
• For School Counseling background, familiar with and trained in various models of comprehensive school counseling
• Demonstrated commitment to multicultural counseling and social justice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Experience providing clinical supervision in an academic setting
• Administrative experience and program development skills
• Interest in program development and program coordination
• Membership and involvement in professional organizations such as ACA, ASCA, ACES and/or state counseling organizations
• Strong scholarly record, including publishing in peer reviewed journals, book chapters, and presentations
• Knowledge of CACREP accreditation process
• Experience advising graduate students

How to Apply:

Application review will begin on December 1, 2025 and continue until the position has been filled.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: http://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives?Institution=5adf054562b610142325cb73e24d0000

Required application materials:

• Letter of interest addressing the position qualifications and responsibilities, school counseling experience, teaching and supervision experience, description of research/service accomplishments, and personal and professional aspirations
• Teaching Philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Curriculum vitae
• Two professional letters of recommendation
• Unofficial transcripts indicating a conferred doctoral degree (or sufficient progress that completion by start date is evident)

Please use your application material(s) to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for at least three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.  

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply: Contact Human Resources at recruitment@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166