Assistant Professor in School of Education and Counseling

Cleveland State University
Assistant Professor

School of Education and Counseling

Job Summary:
The School of Education and Counseling (SEC) at Cleveland State University is seeking a faculty member of the highest caliber to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Counseling Program, beginning August 18, 2025. CSU is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body in all of its dimensions. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.

The successful candidate will be working in the largest counselor education program in Northeast Ohio that enrolls a diverse student body and has nationally recognized faculty. The successful candidate must have a doctorate from a CACREP-approved Counselor Education program. The successful candidate will teach master’s level courses in CACREP-approved clinical mental health and school counseling programs. They will also be expected to engage in service, research/scholarship, and assist in coordination of practicum and internship experiences.This is a full-time tenure-track position with competitive salary and benefits. Hiring is contingent upon maintaining existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio.
 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-approved doctoral program – Appropriate terminal degree completed by July 1, 2025. Persons who are ABD will be hired at the rank of Instructor;

• Eligibility for licensure as a Clinical Counselor and/or School Counselor in the state of Ohio and;

• Evidence of effective graduate level teaching experience in a counselor education program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in human sexuality and counseling LGBTQ+ clients;

• Record of publication in peer-reviewed journals in counseling or a related field;

• Experience in leadership, program management, private practice and/or successful grant funding;

• Involvement/affiliation in counseling-related professional organizations.

Applicant Instructions:
Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/23585. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by March 3, 2025. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Elliott Ingersoll at r.ingersoll@csuohio.edu.
 

List of documents applicant is required tosubmit:

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Statement of research interests and plans, including plans for securing research funding

• Evidence of teaching competence (e.g., student course evaluations, peer observations),

• Sample Publications

• Contact information for three references – references will be contacted via email and asked to upload a letter of support on your behalf

• Unofficial transcripts (the successful candidate is required to submit official transcripts at the time of hire).

• Optional – License/Certificate (if applicable)

CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/.

Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio.Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.