Department Chair - Department of Counselor Education and Human Services

Department Chair in the Department of Counselor Education and Human Services

The University of Dayton's School of Education and Health Sciences invites applications and nominations for the Department Chair in the Department of Counselor Education and Human Services (EDC). The chair is responsible for all administrative, curricular, co-curricular and budgetary facets of a large, growing dual campus graduate program department. The position is a 4 year appointment with a 12-month annual contract reporting to the Dean of the School of Education and Health Sciences.

The successful chair will have the opportunity to expand curricular and co-curricular opportunities for students by engaging students and faculty as well as fostering and sustaining partnerships across the University and in the broader community. Additionally, the chair is encouraged to find opportunities to engage in and mentor graduate students in EDC related research and assist with accreditation activities.

At the University of Dayton, we value inclusive excellence because we recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to academic and institutional excellence. Inclusive excellence requires a comprehensive, cohesive and collaborative alignment of infrastructure, resources and actions. We strive to be active, intentional, and sustain engagement with and celebration of diversity in every dimension of institutional life. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage all candidates to apply.

Earned an academic doctoral degree in School Psychology, Counselor Education and Supervision, Clinical Mental Health Counseling or related program from a CACREP, APA or NASP-accredited program. Licensed or license-eligible as an LPCC in the state of Ohio or nationally certified school psychologist (NCSP). Post-licensure clinical practice. Holds the rank of associate professor, professor, clinical associate professor or clinical professor in the Department of Counselor Education and Human Services.

While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
Research and teaching areas that contribute to the field of School Psychology, School Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling or related discipline. Expressed appreciation of the Catholic and Marianist mission of the University. Experience managing program assessment and/or accreditation in accredited programs (i.e. CACREP or NASP). Successful Experience in one or more of the following:
Developing and implementing new initiatives and/or programs. Recruiting, mentoring and retaining students in a graduate program. Managing a budget. Teaching, mentoring, and/or working with individuals from socially and culturally diverse communities. Recruiting, mentoring, and retaining diverse faculty and staff. Mentoring graduate students in research. Interdisciplinary engagement and external partnerships. Securing extramural funding for research. Enhancing existing programs and developing curricular and co-curricular initiatives, and pedagogical innovations.

Mentoring faculty through tenure and/or promotion. Evidence of scholarly activity as related to the field of School Psychology, School Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling or related discipline. Effective interpersonal communication skills. Effective classroom management skills. Effective oral communication skills. Commitment to breadth of education, including educating the whole person in the Marianist tradition of social justice to support the principles of inclusive excellence and a commitment of service to the community, university and profession.

Candidates must submit the following:
Cover letter addressing candidate interest and how the candidate meets each minimum qualification, and any applicable preferred qualifications and professional accomplishments. Curriculum vitae. A statement that describes the candidate's leadership approach and vision for the success of the department and how inclusive excellence informs that vision. Posting closes at 11:55 PM EST on November 8, 2026.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action…