Assistant Professor - Counseling - FT

Company: Mount Mary University
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Title: Counseling Assistant Professor Reports To: Chair, Counseling Department Department: Counseling FLSA Status: Exempt Employment Status: Full-time, tenure-track, 9-month appointment Pay Cycle: 12 Months Position Summary: Mount Mary University is seeking an individual to join our community and contribute to the realization of our Mission through the role of Assistant Professor in Counseling. We are a community of faculty who value relationships with our students and colleagues. We are committed to a compassionate and effective graduate education for our students. This tenure-track position is comprised of 100% teaching load in counseling courses or other courses consistent with practice experience. Primary Responsibilities: Teach graduate counseling courses Contribute to continuous and systematic program assessment Serve as a resource for faculty members and other program areas Serve on faculty assembly and All-University committees Provide service to the institution and the community Engage in ongoing scholarship and professional activity (research, publications, presentations) Advise, mentor, and supervise master's and/or Ph.D. level students Serve as a member on doctoral dissertation committees Maintain compliance and ensure program quality with CACREP accreditation standards Complete annual data collection and dissemination of CACREP competency benchmarks Perform other duties, responsibilities, or special projects as assigned To carry out the duties and responsibilities of a faculty member as delineated in the Faculty Handbook Skills and Experience : Doctoral degree from a CACREP accredited program in Counselor Education and Supervision. Teaching and supervision experience required Eligible for the Licensed Professional Counselor or School Counseling credential Evidence of appropriate licenses and/or certification Ability to teach two or more of the eight CACREP core areas preferred Ability to supervise doctoral-level research Experience in school counseling preferred Demonstration of professional involvement Evidence of scholarly publications and related scholarly work preferred Strong working knowledge and understanding of established professional code of ethics and best practices Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills including the ability to work with diverse groups Ability to work collaboratively as a member of professional and community groups Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform primary functions. Mount Mary University practices equal opportunity employment as part of our ongoing commitment to diversity in our workplace. Mount Mary University encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is vitally committed to all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates and all will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other groups protected by law. Mount Mary seeks to hire and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its mission, vision, and values. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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