Assistant/Associate Professor, Counseling and Human Development - Walsh University
About The Position
Walsh University is seeking an innovative, energetic, and team-oriented individual to join the Counseling and Human Development (CHD) program as an Assistant or Associate Professor. 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. This is a 12-month, full-time faculty position with teaching, advising, scholarship, and service responsibilities. Remote work is considered. The core faculty member will contribute to the academic excellence, student success, and mission of the university by delivering high-quality instruction and supporting program operations in alignment with CACREP standards. The ideal candidate will bring energy, creativity, and collegiality to a team that values fun, mutual support, and excellence in counselor training.
Requirements
- 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
- Experience with online teaching
- 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
- 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
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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
