Assistant/Associate Professor, Counseling and Human Development - Walsh University

Keypath Education•North Canton, OH

17h•Remote

About The Position

Keypath Education is supporting Walsh University’s search for a qualified Assistant or Associate Professor to teach in the Counseling & Human Development Program. Walsh University is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for an innovative, energetic individual interested in joining the Counseling and Human Development (CHD) program as an Assistant or Associate Professor. We seek an enthusiastic, team-oriented, mission-driven counselor educator with a strong commitment to student and program development. The CHD program offers a fully online, CACREP-accredited Master of Arts in Counseling and Human Development with specializations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. The program is housed within the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences, alongside programs in Exercise Science, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy. This is a 12-month, full-time faculty position with teaching, advising, scholarship, and service responsibilities. Remote work considered.

Requirements

Selected candidates must understand and support the Mission, Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University, as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and possess the following:
PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision from a CACREP accredited institution (ABD considered for exceptional candidates, with an expected degree completion date of December 2025 from a CACREP accredited institution).
Meet CACREP expectations for core faculty
Eligible for licensure as an LPC and/or school counselor in the state of Ohio
Demonstrated experience as a licensed clinical practitioner in community mental health settings or as a licensed school counselor
Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and commitment to student-centered education and development.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to complex projects in a collaborative manner

Nice To Haves

Addictions / Chemical Dependency experience and credentials a plus
Prior teaching experience at the graduate level (especially in a CACREP accredited graduate program) is preferred
Experience in curriculum/course development preferred
Experience with online teaching

Responsibilities

Teach graduate-level courses in counseling, with a focus on content areas aligned with the candidate’s clinical expertise (addictions background and dual licensure a plus)
Assist in the ongoing review, development, and refinement of curriculum in collaboration with the Program Chair and faculty team
Utilize engaging, inclusive, and evidence-based instructional strategies in both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments
Advise and mentor graduate students in both academic and professional development
Participate in student remediation and retention efforts, focusing on using a developmental, strengths-based, student-centered approach
Maintain an active scholarly agenda relevant to counseling practice or counselor education.
Serve on school and/or university-level committees
Engage in professional development and contribute to the profession through active membership in relevant associations
Collaborate with faculty colleagues to support accreditation efforts and program operations.
Embody a team-oriented mindset with a commitment to collaborative problem-solving and continuous improvement of the program
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by university and program leadership
Support the mission, values, and Judeo-Christian identity of Walsh University