Faculty Non-Tenure Track-9 Mo - Counselor Education and Supervision - (3 OPENINGS)

Job Title:

 Faculty Non-Tenure Track-9 Mo

Physical Location:  Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

 

Basic Function:

The College of Education, Health and Human Services at Kent State University is seeking three full-time, in-person non-tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Counselor Education and Supervision.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

The mission of our program at Kent State University is to prepare research-informed, ethically sound, and culturally competent counselors and counselor educators who engage critically with evidence, serve a wide array of communities, and adapt in an evolving society. The program has an increasing number of students, and the faculty is looking forward to hiring core full-time faculty members who can contribute to our growing student needs. More information on these programs is available at http://www.kent.edu/ehhs/ldes/ces.

The successful candidates must have a commitment to higher education teaching and the counseling profession

Examples of Duties:

The positions will primarily fulfill the teaching and supervision needs of the Clinical Mental Health Program. Responsibilities for these positions will be to teach graduate practicum courses and provide supervision, with possible additional assignments in internship instruction and supervision. Responsibilities also include advising graduate students and conducting supervision for practicum students in the Counseling Center.

The primary role for these positions includes:

1. Primary teaching responsibilities will include two sections of Practicum per semester. Additional teaching assignments may include Internship, Counseling Skills, Multicultural Counseling, Career Counseling, or other courses based on program needs
2. Clinical supervision of graduate students working at The Counseling Center for their Practicum experience. Afternoon and evening hours may be required in this position.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned Doctorate from a CACREP-accredited university for Counselor Education and Supervision (all requirements for the doctorate must by Fall 2026).
• Professional identity as a Counselor Educator as evidenced by affiliations with either/or the American Counseling Association (ACA), American Mental Health Counselor Association (AMHCA), or the Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (ACES).
• LPCC-S Licensure-eligible in the State of Ohio, or independent licensure in any state that can be used for endorsement/reciprocal Ohio licensure

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Remain current in discipline and ensure appropriate advisement of students seeking licensure as professional counselors.
• Experience as a licensed professional counselor or clinical mental health counselor, achieving independent licensure.
• Commitment to fostering an environment in which all students, faculty, staff, and community partners feel welcome, valued, supported, and engaged.
• Knowledge of CACREP standards.
• Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and strategies in instructional delivery and learning activities, including online and blended learning, flexible teaching methods, and applied learning approaches.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a broad pool of students and colleagues.
• Maintain an appropriate schedule for student access and inquiry; hold office hours, advise students, and supervise clinical experience.
• The individuals may have opportunities to participate in institutional activities such as, department, college, and university committees; student organization advising; facilitation of advisory committees; student/faculty recruitment; and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty and professionals.

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

• Evidence of successful teaching experience in a CACREP-accredited program and experience in supervising counseling practicum and internship students.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

 Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Special Instructions Summary:

To apply, please complete the faculty application which includes the names and contact information for three (3) professional references and be prepared to upload the following:

1. Cover Letter addressing how your qualifications and experience align with the position

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) to include all relevant experience.
3. Teaching Philosophy Statement
4. Counseling Philosophy Statement

5. Supervision Philosophy Statement

In addition, please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted on your behalf directly to the search committee chair via email to jwaugh6@kent.edu

Review of applications will begin on January 16, 2026 and will continue until the positions are filled.

Additional Information:

 

The individuals selected will serve a nine-month, non-tenure track appointment. Additional Summer teaching may be offered based on program need and upon university approval.

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.