Assistant/Associate Professor
Job Description
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
- Teach courses at the masters and doctoral-levels
- Teach across the CACREP curriculum including clinical courses
- Advises students and supervises doctoral student dissertations
- Engage with curriculum planning and development
- Engage in an active and sustained research agenda
- Mentor and engage in collaborative research and scholarship with students
- Foster an environment of intellectual curiosity
- 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
- 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
- Strong leadership skills
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.
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.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For more information, please contact Alcia Freeman at aafreema@oakland.edu
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.
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.