Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Position Details

Posting Summary

Position Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Posting Number F258P

Division Dept. of Psychology & Counseling

Department Col. Humanities,Ed.&SocScience

Location

Pepper Pike, OH

Position Summary

The Gannon University College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling to begin August 2027 on the Ursuline College campus of Gannon University in Pepper Pike, Ohio. The successful candidate will serve as a core faculty member of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (with Art Therapy concentration) master’s degree program, which is accredited by CACREP and CAAHEP/ACATE. The individual will teach graduate courses, advise students, and participate in departmental, college, and university committees and service activities. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a willingness to assist in program development, student recruitment, outcome assessment, and accreditation activities.

Candidates with expertise in both clinical mental health counseling and art therapy, enabling them to teach blended counseling and art therapy content courses in various areas of theory and treatment, assessment, and research will be given preference. Strong candidates will provide evidence of competence in interactive and collaborative teaching styles, as well as active scholarship in the counseling field and commitment to teaching in a liberal arts setting. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues, advise students and prepare them intellectually, professionally, and personally, and engage in scholarly activities in keeping with the Boyer Model of Scholarship as is appropriate to the application and receipt of tenure and promotion at Gannon University.

Requirements include an earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision (completed by time of appointment) with demonstrated teaching excellence in higher education. Licensure as a Professional Clinical Counselor, or ability to obtain licensure in Ohio within one year of hire, is preferred. M.A. in Art Therapy with active ATR-BC certification is preferred. Candidates must be able to support and promote the University’s inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its liberal arts and professional education traditions.

Gannon University is a Catholic, Diocesan university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Our faculty and staff prepare students to be global citizens through programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and professional specializations. Inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we offer a comprehensive, values-centered learning experience that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness and social responsibility. The Ursuline College campus is located in Pepper Pike, a beautiful suburban area on the east side of Cleveland.

Gannon University seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites members of underrepresented groups to apply. Gannon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about Gannon visit www.gannon.edu.

Required Qualifications

Education: An earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision (completed by time of appointment) with demonstrated teaching excellence in higher education.

University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University’s inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its strong liberal arts foundation that supports exemplary professional education programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications: Licensure as a Professional Clinical Counselor, or ability to obtain licensure in Ohio within one year of hire, is preferred. M.A. in Art Therapy with active ATR-BC certification is preferred.

Physical Demands

Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy academic environment and necessary travel.

Tenure Status Tenure Track

Position Type Regular Faculty

Employment Status Full-Time

Position Length 9M

Credits Per Year 24 credits

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Resume

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