Job Information
Central Michigan University Counselor Education Instructor in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Counselor Education Instructor
Posting Number: F-0858
College/Unit: College of Education & Human Services
Home Department: Counseling, Educational Leadership & Higher Education
Employee Group: Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year
Employment Status: Full-Time
Position Type: 10 month
Position Classification: Fixed-Term Faculty
Position Begin Date: 08/19/2024
Position End Date: 05/15/2025
Position Summary:
The Counselor Education Unit in the Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, and Higher Education (CEH ) at Central Michigan University is accepting applications for a 10-month, remote, full-time fixed term faculty position (one academic year contract term) in Counselor Education, effective August 2024. Summer teaching opportunities may also be available.
The CMU Counseling Program continues to grow since adding its CACREP accredited, fully online program. Please consider joining us as we work to meet the increasing need for mental health professionals in our communities and schools. The CMU Counseling Program offers 60 credit degrees in Addiction, Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling concentrations. The online program offers synchronous (live online) classes in an 8-week accelerated or 16-week format; live synchronous classes are taught from 6-9pm Eastern Time; and we offer 8-week asynchronous classes.
The successful candidate must have a strong professional counseling identity demonstrated by clinical experience and active licensure/credentialing as a counselor and be committed to the academic success of all students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, respects, and celebrates diversity and differences. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Job duties for this position include:
• Teach four classes per semester (fall and spring) in our CACREP -accredited M.A. in Counseling program, in both synchronous and asynchronous formats; • Attend unit and department meetings as scheduled; • Participate in unit and department activities related to this position; and • Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.
This position is open to remote work from within the United States; however, priority consideration will be given to candidates located in Michigan.
Required Qualifications:
Required qualifications for this position include:
• An earned doctorate in Counselor Education, from a CACREP -accredited institution or ABD if proof from Dissertation Chair of defense and graduation by August 2024. • Post-graduate professional clinical and/or school counseling experience. • A professional 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; and • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
• Demonstrated competence in teaching with experience in the online environment; and • Demonstrated experience teaching in a CACREP -accredited Counseling program.
Message to Applicants:
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
Cover letters may be addressed to the CED Remote Fixed-Term Faculty Position Hiring Commi