Assistant Professor Instruction

About the role

The UA School of Counseling houses CACREP and COAMFTE accredited degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and Marriage & Family Therapy.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program.
• ABD will be considered but a doctorate degree must be conferred prior to the position start date (including follow-up confirmation from the dissertation chairperson stating that the dissertation defense has been scheduled may be required).
• Experience working with counseling graduate students in instruction, clinical supervision, and/or scholarly activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Involvement in or affiliation with professional counseling organizations (e.g., ACA, ACES, state-level associations and/or subdivisions).
• Successful use of technology in in-person, hybrid, and online instruction and/or clinical supervision.
• A successful record of scholarly activities (publications, presentations, and/or grant writing).

Additional Position Information

To apply for this position, you must (a) complete the online application and (b) attach the necessary documents including CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, Graduate Transcripts, and Contact Information of 3 Professional References. Application Deadline: September 24, 2026.

FLSA Status

United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation

(if Applicable) American Association of University Professors

Background Check Statement

The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

Equal Opportunity Employer

including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.