AssistantAssociate Professor Counseling and Human Development Walsh University

Job Description

The full-time core faculty member in the Counseling and Human Development (CHD) program will contribute to the academic excellence, student success, and mission of the university by delivering high-quality instruction and supporting program operations in alignment with CACREP standards. We are seeking a colleague who will bring energy, creativity, and collegiality to a team that values fun, mutual support, and excellence in counselor training.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teach graduate-level courses in counseling, with a focus on content areas aligned with the candidate’s clinical expertise (addictions background and dual licensure a plus)
• Assist in the ongoing review, development, and refinement of curriculum in collaboration with the Program Chair and faculty team
• Utilize engaging, inclusive, and evidence‑based instructional strategies in both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments

• Advise and mentor graduate students in both academic and professional development
• Participate in student remediation and retention efforts, focusing on using a developmental, strengths‑based, student‑centered approach

• Maintain an active scholarly agenda relevant to counseling practice or counselor education.
• Serve on school and/or university‑level committees
• Engage in professional development and contribute to the profession through active membership in relevant associations

• Collaborate with faculty colleagues to support accreditation efforts and program operations.
• Embody a team‑oriented mindset with a commitment to collaborative problem‑solving and continuous improvement of the program

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by university and program leadership
• Support the mission, values, and Judeo‑Christian identity of Walsh University

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Selected candidates must understand and support the Mission, Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University, as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and possess the following:

• PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision from a CACREP accredited institution (ABD considered for exceptional candidates, with an expected degree completion date of December 2025 from a CACREP accredited institution).
• Meet CACREP expectations for core faculty
• Eligible for licensure as an LPC and/or school counselor in the state of Ohio
• Addictions / Chemical Dependency experience and credentials a plus

• Demonstrated experience as a licensed clinical practitioner in community mental health settings or as a licensed school counselor
• Prior teaching experience at the graduate level (especially in a CACREP accredited graduate program) is preferred
• Experience in curriculum/course development preferred
• Experience with online teaching

• Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and commitment to student‑centered education and development.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to complex projects in a collaborative manner

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Normal day‑to‑day functions include sitting, standing, and walking — between offices and campus buildings.

Applicants must submit a completed online…