Assistant/Associate Professor

Posting Details

Position Information


Job Title
Assistant/Associate Professor


Department
1770 - Counseling


Requisition No.
0000793


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.

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School/College & Department/Program Summary


The Department of Counseling offers a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health, School Counseling, and a Doctoral degree in Counselor Education. Both Masters of Arts programs and the Doctoral program are CACREP-accredited. Our department has a long tradition of high-quality counselor education in the metro Detroit area. We have a dynamic on-site counseling center and strong relationships within mental health and school settings. Our faculty are active in research and local and national leadership.

Our primary mission in the Department of Counseling is to assure that our graduates demonstrate the skills, abilities, and expertise required of a professional counselor in a diverse society. As a counseling faculty, we are committed to continued study of the most current issues related to the field of counseling. We are committed to a culture of research and inquiry. The faculty aims to provide an educational environment that nurtures rigor and a desire to learn and fosters collaborative relationships between faculty and students.

More About Oakland University


The University is located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University offers 142 bachelor's degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan that is dedicated to building ongoing, collaborative relationships, Oakland University embraces community and civic engagement to enhance the lives of its students and positively impact the broader community. Learn more about Oakland University's Mission & Vision and Strategic Plan .

Pay Basis

Open Date
10/29/2025


Open Until Filled
Yes


Job Category
Full-time Faculty


EEO Statement


Oakland University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.