Special Instructor - Counseling
The Department of Counseling at Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan is seeking applicants for a Special Instructor Faculty Position (Clinical Mental Health or School Counseling). The position is a full-time appointment with the possibility of summer teaching starting January 1, 2026. Special Instructor positions emphasize teaching and service activities. We will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2025 and continue reviewing applications until the position is filled. The primary responsibilities of the position include:
- Teach courses (4/4) at the masters and doctoral-levels:
- Teach across the CACREP curriculum including core and clinical courses
- Advise students
- Engage with curriculum planning and development
- Service:
- Engage in service assignments at the Department, School, and University level
- Engage in program accreditation
- Engage in professional leadership within the counseling profession
Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate 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 and clinical experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong teaching record in core counseling courses. Strong communication skills.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025, 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.
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