Assistant Professor- Mental Health Counseling
Description of Department: The CPS Department (https://www.oswego.edu/counseling-and-psychological-services) is housed within the School of Education and prepares graduate level students in one of three programs. The School Psychology Program is nationally accredited by NASP and prepares students to work as school psychologists. The Mental Health Counseling Program prepares students to work in agency settings and leads toward New York State Licensure as a Mental Health Counselor. The Mental Health Counseling Program is CACREP accredited. The School Counseling Program prepares students to work as school counselors. The CPS Department has a long-standing reputation for developing high caliber professionals in these areas.

Students in the Department have the opportunity to earn a specialized certificate in Trauma Studies and or take specialized classes in Play Therapy. Faculty in the Mental Health Programs have varied research interests including Play Therapy, Eco-Therapy, and Diversity Issues in Counselor Education.

The Counseling and Psychological Services Department at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a full time Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling.

Posting Date: February 2, 2026

Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Compensation: $63,000 - $68,000 commensurate with experience plus full New York State benefits package.

Benefit Information: The State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. Click here for more information on benefits for full-time United University Professions (UUP) faculty.

Date of Appointment: August 2026

Description of Responsibilities:

• The Assistant Professor will primarily teach graduate classes in the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited Mental Health Counseling program housed within the Counseling and Psychological Services Department. Teaching expectations will cover a variety of areas as needed, including courses such as counseling theory and techniques, group methods, counselor orientation, and internship/practicum supervision.
• The Assistant Professor will be expected to display a potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship, commitment to graduate education, and possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with a diverse array of students and colleagues.
• The Assistant Professor will offer service to the department and College, including but not limited to support for program admission, student advisement, and activities related to CACREP accreditation.

SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan. As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.

Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:

• The Assistant Professor will have a doctoral degree by the time of appointment in counselor education (or a closely related field) from a CACREP accredited program.
• Ability to teach any of the required Mental Health Counseling coursework.

Preferred Qualifications:

• New York State Licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor
• New York State certification as a School Counselor
• Experience supporting accreditation processes, such as writing a CACREP self-study
• Membership in and experience with professional counseling organizations at the state and national level(s)
• Experience teaching in a college setting

At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment which respects, embraces and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan.

As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)

Additional Information:
Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please click here to see our full non-discrimination policy.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to Dr. Starr Wheeler, ADA/504 Compliance Officer at starr.wheeler@oswego.edu or 315-312-3872

For Campus Safety information, please click here to see the Annual Security and Fire Report (Clery).

SUNY Oswego is a smoke free/tobacco/e-cigarette free campus. Click here for further policy details, including education and cessation resources.

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Search Chair:

Jason Duffy, jason.duffy@oswego.edu

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.


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