Counselor Education Instructor

Counselor Education Instructor Posting Number: F-1059 College/Unit: College of Education & Human Services Home Department: Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, and Higher Education Employee Group: Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status: Full-Time Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year) Position Classification: Fixed-Term Faculty Position Begin Date: 08/23/2027 Position End Date: 05/09/2029 Position Summary: The Counselor Education Unit at Central Michigan University is excited to invite applications for a 9-month, full-time, remote fixed term faculty position in Counseling, beginning August 2027. This position is initially offered as a two-year contract, with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance and departmental needs. As our award winning CACREP-accredited online program continues to expand, we're looking for a passionate Counselor Educator, who wants to help prepare the next generation of mental health professionals for schools and communities nationwide. This position is open to remote work from within the United States; however, priority consideration will be given to candidates located in Michigan. CMU's Counseling Program offers 60-credit degrees in Addiction, Clinical Mental Health, and School Counseling, delivered through flexible online formats, including 8- or 16-week courses taught live in the evenings (EST; Monday-Thursday) and 8-week asynchronous options. This position will require live synchronous teaching three or more days per week. Candidates should bring a strong professional counseling identity, demonstrated through clinical and/or school experience and active licensure/credentialing. Supplemental summer teaching opportunities may also be available. Required Qualifications: - An earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited institution; ABD considered with proof from the Dissertation Chair of defense and graduation by August 2027. - Post-graduate professional clinical and/or school counseling experience. - Professional clinical and/or school counseling license and/or certification; or license-eligible in Michigan. - Understanding and demonstrated knowledge and implementation of the multicultural and social justice competencies in counseling. - Professional counseling identity, including membership in ACA, ASCA or other professional counseling associations. - Ability or experience in teaching in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. - Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Preferred Qualifications: Message to Applicants: Thank you for your interest in this position! Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards. You may contact Dr. Sheri Pickover, Search Chair, at mailto:[email protected] with questions. Priority consideration will be given to those who apply by November 15, 2026. Applications must be made online at www.jobs.cmich.edu and should include a letter of interest in the position, which includes a brief statement about your teaching philosophy/pedagogy; curriculum vitae; copies of licenses/certifications; copies of unofficial transcripts; and a list of three references. If available, we also request evidence of effective teaching through teaching evaluations or formal student feedback. If the applicant is ABD, written verification from the Counselor Education Program Chair or Dissertation Chair verifying graduation by appointment date is required for consideration. About the Department: The Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, and Higher Education is housed