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Assistant/Associate Professor in School Counseling

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) Department of Counseling and Human Services invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in school counseling at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

OUR DEPARTMENT

Our department is comprised of two Masters-level CACREP-accredited programs (School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling). We are proud of the fact that we are the oldest CACREP-accredited program in Wisconsin having first earned accreditation in 1992. As a department we believe strongly in the relationships that we cultivate and model for emphasize developing counseling practitioners who are reflective self-aware creative and intentionally develop classroom learning environments that are steeped in experiential learning and that promote both personal and professional growth. We believe in modeling and teaching wellness self-care and social justice and we focus on training insightful and skilled practitioners who will contribute meaningfully to the counseling profession for many years to come.

OUR LOCATION

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is located in Oshkosh Wisconsin a medium-sized city of about Fox River flows through Oshkosh and the city is situated on Lake Winnebago (Wisconsins largest lake). Milwaukee Green Bay Madison and Chicago are all within easy driving addition the incredible northern woods of Wisconsin picturesque Door County and the Wisconsin Dells are but a short drive away and there are ample opportunities in the area for hiking biking and numerous other outdoor and water activities.

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School of Education & Human Services

Compensation:

Competitive

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision or related field from a CACREP-accredited program (ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 2026)

• Relevant counseling experience in K-12 settings and/or relevant counseling experience in Clinical Mental Health settings

• Current state licensure or national certification or ability to obtain

• For School Counseling background familiar with and trained in various models of comprehensive school counseling

• Demonstrated commitment to multicultural counseling and social justice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness

• Experience providing clinical supervision in an academic setting

• Administrative experience and program development skills

• Interest in program development and program coordination

• Membership and involvement in professional organizations such as ACA ASCA ACES and/or state counseling organizations

• Strong scholarly record including publishing in peer reviewed journals book chapters and presentations

• Knowledge of CACREP accreditation process

• Experience advising graduate students

How to Apply:

Application review will begin on December 1 2025 and continue until the position has been filled.

To apply click on the APPLY button or go to: application materials:

• Letter of interest addressing the position qualifications and responsibilities school counseling experience teaching and supervision experience descriptionof research/service accomplishments and personal and professional aspirations

• Teaching Philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness

• Curriculum vitae

• Two professional letters of recommendation

• Unofficial transcripts indicating a conferred doctoral degree (or sufficient progress that completion by start date is evident)

*Please use your application material(s) to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise using specific examples from your work and education history.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names email contact information and/or phone numbers for at least three (3) references with at least one being from a manager or supervisor during the interview process.

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For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply: Contact Human Resources at or

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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWO is a State agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records Law. UWO will not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check work authorization and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Work Authorization
Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UW Oshkosh is not an e-verify employer; therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.