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Job Description:

The Department of Counseling and Higher Education, in the Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education at Ohio University ( OHIO ), invites applications for an 11- month, full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Instruction position with a specialization in School or Clinical Mental Health Counseling starting Spring Semester, January 1, 2026. This is a 100% teaching position with no research or service components.

Our core values: The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education prepares graduates who are CALLED to LEAD : Change Agents who are Lifelong Learners committed to Embracing Diversity and LEADership. Our leader-educators, practitioners, and human service professionals share our commitment to serving society responsibly as change agents in meeting diverse human and social needs.

Responsibilities

+ Fully Remote, 100% online teaching;

+ While the position is 100% online teaching, participation in online departmental meetings is expected as part of collegial engagement.

+ Teaching graduate courses online in School Counseling and the 8 core CACREP content areas;

+ Supervising practicum and internship students online;

+ Participating in program, department, college, and university committee meetings in-person or online;

Minimum Qualifications:

We are interested in collegial candidates who possess excellent communication and people skills, and meet the qualifications listed below:

+ An earned doctorate in Counseling or Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP - accredited program, with a specialization in School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a school-based/children and youth focus;

+ Prior work or internship experience in school counseling or clinical mental health counseling with a school-based or child and adolescent focus;

+ Evidence of successful college teaching experience; experience with electronic distance education/online teaching;

+ Professional identity with the counseling profession through membership in professional counseling organizations such as ASCA and ACA ;

+ License eligible as a school counselor or Clinical Mental Health Counselor in their state of residence;

+ Familiar with school counselor licensure requirements in the state of Ohio;

+ Ability to broaden the diversity of perspectives available to our students within the program through personal practice, teaching philosophy, and service;

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Specialization and licensure in School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling;

+ Familiar with how school systems function and operate.

Planning Unit: Patton College of Education

Department: Counseling and Higher Education

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Jennifer L. Martin, [email protected]

Employment Type: full-time term

QuickLink: 55317

Advertised Salary:

Pay is commensurate with experience and credentials. Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance, retirement benefits, educational benefits for themselves and qualified dependents, domestic partner benefits, parental leave, adoption benefits, paid time off, and access to professional development programs.