Assistant Professor Instruction

• Display a respect for human dignity.
• Exhibit a commitment to fulfillment of their individual potential.
• Show an understanding of educational and counseling processes with knowledge in their specific field of endeavor.
• Apply ethical and competent behavior in the use of counseling skills.
• Acquire and use knowledge of the roles and functions of others working in related fields.
• Possess and display maturity in self-development.
• Understand issues and trends of a multicultural and diverse society.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

(1) Earned doctorate degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program. ABD will be considered but a doctorate degree must be conferred prior to the position start date (including follow-up confirmation from the dissertation chairperson stating that the dissertation defense has been scheduled may be required); (2) Experience working with counseling graduate students in instruction clinical supervision and/or scholarly activities; (3) Licensed or license eligible as a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of Ohio

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1) Involvement in or affiliation with professional counseling organizations (e.g. ACA ACES state-level associations and/or subdivisions); (2) Successful use of technology in in-person hybrid and online instruction and/or clinical supervision; (3) A successful record of scholarly activities (publications presentations and/or grant writing)

To apply for this position you must (a) complete the online application and (b) attach the necessary documents including CV Cover Letter Teaching Philosophy Graduate Transcripts and Contact Information of 3 Professional References.

Application Deadline: September 24 2026

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

For assistance with your application or attachments please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

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It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.