Assistant Professor, Counselor Education

Aquinas College • East Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

The Department of Psychology & Counselor Education at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Counselor Education. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Counselor Educator position starting as early as January 2026 or August 2026. Opportunities for summer teaching are also available. The MAC Program Assistant Professor will work under the direction of the MAC Program Director and the Provost.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a Doctorate in Counselor Education, preferably from a CACREP program.
• Must be eligible for the LPC in Michigan. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will obtain Michigan licensure by the end of their second year.
• Candidates must be willing to support the Catholic Dominican mission of Aquinas College as expressed in its mission statement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in teaching, counseling, and clinical supervision of counselors-in-training is preferred, but ABD candidates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teaching: Teach three graduate level clinical counseling courses/semester. A summer contract will be available for teaching additional courses if desired. Develop and maintain competence with web assisted teaching technology.
• Student Advisement, Recruitment, Selection and Evaluation: Advise MAC students, assist with recruitment of qualified students, assist with new student orientation, and serve on program committees for admissions and remediation to assess student progress throughout the program.
• CACREP Accreditation: The successful candidate will assist in the CACREP accreditation process including participation with conducting and writing the self-study, implementing and maintaining CACREP standards, and participation in ongoing program assessment.
• Scholarship: The successful candidate will develop and maintain a program of scholarship in their area of interest/expertise. Candidates are encouraged to engage students in their research whenever possible.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees