Assistant Professor - Educational Leadership and Counseling, College of Education and Community Innovation

Primary Duties

• Teach three graduate course equivalents in the Fall and Winter semesters in the School Counseling program
• Willingness to teach in multiple instructional modalities, including face-to-face on the Grand Rapids campus, online synchronous/asynchronous, and hybrid formats
• Supervise graduate students in School Counseling practica and/or internships
• Pursue scholarly activities such as research, publication, writing, and professional presentations
• Provide service to the institution (GVSU), profession, and community
• Advise graduate students
• Collaborate with colleagues for curriculum planning and preparation for accreditation

Required Qualifications And Education

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Counselor Education, or closely related field
• Current endorsement as a School Counselor or a current School Counselor license
• Demonstrated potential for university teaching
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a scholarly agenda
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Minimum of two years school counseling experience in a K-12 setting
• School counseling supervision experience
• Evidence of leadership and advocacy for the profession of school counseling
• Evidence of skills in curriculum development, assessment of college/university student learning, higher education accreditation, and clinical and school-based counseling practice

Preferred Qualifications And Education

• Successful university teaching experience at the graduate level (especially in school counseling)
• Evidence of accomplishment or strong potential of success in research, publication, grant writing, or scholarly writing
• Comprehensive understanding of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model

Salary & Benefits

$64,000-$66,000, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Working Conditions

Typical office environment, some travel may be required

How to Apply

Apply online at jobs.gvsu.edu and select "Apply now." Completed Applications Must Include:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• Name and contact information of three professional references
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable for application; official transcripts required prior to on-campus interview)

Contact Information

If you have questions about the position posting, please contact Dr. Karyn Rabourn, Search Committee Chair, at rabournk@gvsu.edu. If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at HRO@gvsu.edu.

Application Deadline

Review of completed applications will begin on November 2, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.