[Hiring] Visiting Assistant Professor of Counseling @Universities of Wisconsin

Role Description

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program in the Department of Psychology, Professional Counseling, and Neuroscience is inviting applications for a visiting professor (9-month) position. The fully online position is scheduled to begin in August of 2026. Visiting faculty positions include teaching (24 credits or 6 courses per year).

The successful candidate will have:

• An earned or anticipated doctorate in counseling or counselor education by May of 2027.
• Experience teaching across the curriculum in CMHC.
• Experience supervising clinical mental health students.
• Demonstrated experience in online education (synchronously and asynchronously).

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching courses in the graduate program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (80%)
• Service to the Program and Department, the College, UW-Parkside, the profession, and the community (20%)

Essential Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge and ability to teach core courses in clinical mental health counseling at the graduate level online.
• Knowledge and ability to conduct research and scholarly activities within a chosen specialty of clinical mental health counseling.
• Knowledge and ability to conduct clinical supervision of students in the graduate clinical mental health counseling program.

The position is not responsible for money or university funds of accounts which hold financial information.

Ergonomic requirements:

• Sufficient mobility and dexterity to move around office, campus, and community.
• Ability to work with keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
• Ability to attend meetings, workshops, seminars, and conferences.

Equipment to be used on the job:

• Laptop or desktop computer
• Printer
• Copier
• Projector
• Telephone including voice mail and FAX

Qualifications

• Doctorate or anticipated doctorate (e.g. doctoral candidate) in counseling or counselor education with expectation of completion by May of 2027.
• Experience teaching online asynchronous courses.
• Experience providing clinical supervision to clinical mental health counseling students.
• Research and scholarly activity in clinical mental health counseling.
• Experience working with students and staff from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Licensed as a professional counselor, or training license will be considered.

Requirements

• Doctorate or anticipated doctorate (e.g. doctoral candidate) in counseling or counselor education with expectation of completion by May of 2027.

How to Apply

To apply, click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload your resume and cover letter. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please submit all materials with application by May 31, 2026. Later submissions may be reviewed at the Search Chair's discretion. Hiring decisions are made based on departmental needs, course availability, and candidate qualifications.

Contact Information

• Barbara Hasper, Administrative Assistant
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 262-595-2314

Legal Notices and Important Information

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

Reasonable Accommodations

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.

Transcript Requirement

Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.