Associate or Assistant Professor of Counselor Education

Canisius University • Buffalo, NY

10d • $58,000 - $72,000

About The Position

The Department of Counseling and Human Services within the School of Education and Human Services at Canisius University invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant or Associate Professor of Counselor Education to begin in August 2026. The Department of Counseling and Human Services offers CACREP accredited master’s degree programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. We seek applicants with a strong identity as a counselor, educator, and scholar.

Requirements

• A Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP accredited program or have their degree completed within one year of the date of hire.
• Practical experience and evidence of professional counseling credential(s) through licensure or certification.
• Experience teaching core mental health and school counseling courses, mentoring, and supervising students.
• A demonstrated commitment to the counseling profession through sustained membership in professional organizations, research and scholarly activity (commensurate with experience), service, and/or professional development and continuing education.
• Specialization in either clinical mental health counseling or school counseling.
• Evidence of ability to deliver instruction effectively in both online (asynchronous and synchronous) and in-person formats.
• Dedication to infusing a social justice minded approach reflective of our Jesuit mission across all course work.
• Critical cultural awareness, a commitment to fostering a sense of community within the department and university, and an ability to maintain professional attitudes and ethical behavior.
• An ability to work collaboratively, collegially, and respectfully with internal and external stakeholders to promote the mission of the department, school and university.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Teach counseling curriculum courses dependent on departmental needs and candidate expertise.
• Assess and develop curriculum, courses and programs.
• Provide academic advising, mentorship and clinical supervision to students.
• Work cooperatively with agencies, schools and the regional community.
• Engage productively with research and scholarly activities.
• Provide service to the department, school, university and the profession.
• Participate in the student recruitment and selection process.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Insurance Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability available the first of the month after the employee’s date of hire
• 403(b) with Company Contribution – Plan for your future with confidence – contribution from the university is available after one year of employment
• Tuition Benefits – Available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees