Assistant or Associate Professor of Counseling

University of Detroit Mercy • Detroit, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

University of Detroit Mercy Department Counseling program invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant or associate professor rank in our nationally-recognized Counseling program to begin August, 2026. The Counseling program offers Master’s programs with specialties in Addiction, Clinical Mental Health, and School Counseling, and a doctoral program to be launched in Fall, 2027. Responsibilities include teaching core courses in the Counseling program, engaging in research and scholarly activities, student advising, curriculum oversight, and providing an array of service activities. Teaching is exclusively and intentionally face-to-face, delivered in our campus-based counseling program in the heart of the city of Detroit. The Counseling program also operates a completely no-cost Counseling Clinic to serve the mental and behavioral health needs of the public while also operating as a teaching Clinic. Typical teaching load includes nine credit hours per semester with a nine-month appointment. Supplemental summer appointments in teaching are also available.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Counseling from a CACREP-accredited program within a non-profit, traditional academic institution
• Master’s degree in Counseling from a CACREP-accredited program from a non-profit, traditional academic institution
• Clinical practice experience
• Licensed Professional Counselor/equivalent and/or ability to attain full licensure in Michigan
• Potential for or record of successful teaching
• Potential for or record of scholarly productivity
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and advocacy

Nice To Haves

• Significant counseling experience excluding practicum and internship
• Record of peer-reviewed publication(s) and/or other scholarly publishing
• Experience working in an urban environment and/or experience with marginalized individuals

Responsibilities

• Teaching core courses in the Counseling program
• Engaging in research and scholarly activities
• Student advising
• Curriculum oversight
• Providing an array of service activities

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account options
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Tuition Remission Benefit for employee, spouse, and children
• Retirement Plan with employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree