The University of Cincinnati is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling, a 9-month tenure-track position. This is an on-campus, in-person position.
Responsibilities include:
Conducting scholarly research, publishing, and grant writing;
Teaching graduate (masters and doctoral) coursework in mental health counseling and the counseling core (e.g., ethics, theories, etc.);
Supervising field experiences aligned with the Counseling Program's ecological model and wellness-oriented approach to practice;
Advising graduate students, guiding dissertation research, and serving on doctoral committees; and
Collaborating with area partners, behavioral health agencies, and integrated practices.
Additional responsibilities include:
Leadership and program coordination within the Mental Health Counseling track,
Collaboration with other programs within the school and college,
Service on Program, School, College and University committees, and other duties as assigned.
The successful applicant will be expected to further the Program and University's excellence in research (including external funding, publishing, presenting) and teaching (two classes per semester).
Review of applications will begin October 28, 2024. The start date for the position is August 15, 2025. Salary is commensurate with experience. To apply for the position, please go to www.jobsatuc.com – Position # 96705 and complete the University’s online application form. Applications require a letter of application or cover letter, curriculum vita, official transcripts of all college work, research agenda, and three letters of recommendation.
Please direct all questions and other correspondence to:
Mei Tang, Ph.D.
Search Committee Chair
Professor, Counseling Program
CECH | School of Human Services
University of Cincinnati
mei.tang@uc.edu
Position Qualifications:
Successful candidates must have the following, minimum qualifications: (a) earned Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision (or anticipated completion by August, 2025) from a CACREP-accredited program as evident in your transcript, (b) the potential to maintain an active program of scholarly research in counseling consistent with a wellness oriented perspective, as described in your research agenda and demonstrated by at least one peer-reviewed publication as well as at least one other work in progress, (c) experience teaching in the counseling core (as a lead instructor or TA) and/or courses within the mental health counseling specialty as evident in your CV, (d) demonstrate cultural competence in teaching, research, and clinical practice as described through your research agenda and cover letter outlining your approach to teaching and practice, (e) demonstrated ability to effectively use technology when teaching online and in-person as described in your CV and cover letter; and (f) professional work experience implementing evidence-based practice in mental health counseling as evident through your CV, cover letter, and/or recommendations
Based on the Carnegie Foundation Classification System, The University of Cincinnati (www.uc.edu) is a Doctoral Granting Research University with very high research activity (RU/VH). Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, it is part of Ohio’s higher education system with approximately 48,000 students in attendance. The Counseling Program is situated within the School of Human Services in the College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services. The School also includes undergraduate and graduate programs in Behavior Analysis, School Psychology, Exercise Science, Health Promotion and Education, Substance Abuse Counseling, and Sport Administration. The School is a leader in online course and program development, and there are many active collaborative activities across programs and with community partners. The Counseling Program offers B.S., M.A., M.Ed., and Ph.D. degrees. The Graduate Programs are CACREP-accredited.
The Counseling Program is committed to increasing the diversity of the University community and the field of professional counseling. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths or experiences in this area. The Univer...sity of Cincinnati strives to provide a supportive environment for its entire faculty. For example, we have an active Black Faculty Association, Latino Faculty Association, and LGBTQ Faculty Association. In addition, the University of Cincinnati has an institutional membership to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity.
