Assistant Professor of Professional Counseling

About the role

The Professional Counseling M.Ed. Program in the Department of Educational Psychology, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education at the University of Oklahoma seeks an Assistant Professor with a demonstrated record of strength in teaching, supervision, and research, and a primary professional identity as a counselor educator. The appointment is a nine‑month, tenure‑track position beginning Fall 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the CACREP core and specialty areas (school, addictions counseling).
• Supervise and mentor graduate students, including practicum and internship supervision.
• Conduct research and maintain a scholarly agenda leading to publications and national conference presentations.
• Provide student advising and contribute to program service activities.
• Engage in professional activity and contribute to the program’s multicultural and holistic training goals.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP‑accredited program by August 1, 2027.
• Eligibility for appropriate counselor certification and licensure in the State of Oklahoma.
• Demonstrated potential to establish a strong research agenda and scholarly contributions through published research and presentations at national conferences.
• Ability to teach courses in the CACREP core.

Qualifications

• Record of effective teaching, supervision, and professional activity.
• Ability to contribute to one or more specialty areas such as school or addictions counseling.
• Demonstrated commitment to high‑quality teaching and student advising using traditional and web‑based education technologies, including interest or experience in teaching online courses.
• Ability and commitment to mentor and supervise graduate students.
• Demonstrated knowledge, commitment, and sensitivity to a variety of backgrounds, collaboration, and innovation.