Faculty Non-Tenure Track-9 Mo Counselor Education and Supervision (3 OPENINGS)

Kent State; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking full-time non-tenure-track Assistant Professors in Counselor Education. Successful candidates will primarily teach graduate practicum courses and provide supervision to students. A commitment to diversity and the counseling profession is essential. Candidates should have an earned Doctorate from a CACREP-accredited program and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. This role offers opportunities for additional responsibilities and collaboration with other faculty.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a commitment to higher education teaching and counseling.
• Experience as a licensed mental health counselor achieving independent licensure is preferred.
• Ability to accommodate various learning styles in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate practicum courses and provide clinical supervision.
• Advise graduate students and conduct supervision for practicum students.
• Participate in departmental activities and student organization advising.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of CACREP standards

Commitment to diversity

Education

Earned Doctorate from a CACREP-accredited university

Job description

Job Title: Faculty Non-Tenure Track-9 Mo

Physical Location: Kent Campus - Kent OH

Salary: Basic Function:

The College of Education Health and Human Services at Kent State University is seeking three full-time in-person non-tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Counselor Education and Supervision.

Additional Basic Function if applicable:

The mission of our program at Kent State University is to prepare research-informed ethically sound and culturally competent counselors and counselor educators who engage critically with evidence serve a wide array of communities and adapt in an evolving program has an increasing number of students and the faculty is looking forward to hiring core full-time faculty members who can contribute to our growing student needs. More information on these programs is available at successful candidates must have a commitment to higher education teaching and the counseling profession.

Examples of Duties

The positions will primarily fulfill the teaching and supervision needs of the Clinical Mental Health Program. Responsibilities for these positions will be to teach graduate practicum courses and provide supervision with possible additional assignments in internship instruction and supervision. Responsibilities also include advising graduate students and conducting supervision for practicum students in the Counseling Center.

Primary Role for these Positions

• Primary teaching responsibilities will include two sections of Practicum per semester. Additional teaching assignments may include Internship Counseling Skills Multicultural Counseling Career Counseling or other courses based on program needs.
• Clinical supervision of graduate students working at The Counseling Center for their Practicum experience. Afternoon and evening hours may be required in this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate from a CACREP-accredited university for Counselor Education and Supervision (all requirements for the doctorate must be by Fall 2026).
• Professional identity as a Counselor Educator as evidenced by affiliations with either / or the American Counseling Association (ACA) American Mental Health Counselor Association (AMHCA) or the Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (ACES).
• LPCC-S Licensure-eligible in the State of Ohio or independent licensure in any state that can be used for endorsement / reciprocal Ohio licensure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Remain current in discipline and ensure appropriate advisement of students seeking licensure as professional counselors.
• Experience as a licensed professional counselor or clinical mental health counselor achieving independent licensure.
• Commitment to fostering an environment in which all students faculty staff and community partners feel welcome valued supported and engaged.
• Knowledge of CACREP standards.
• Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and strategies in instructional delivery and learning activities including online and blended learning flexible teaching methods and applied learning approaches.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a broad pool of students and colleagues.
• Maintain an appropriate schedule for student access and inquiry; hold office hours advise students and supervise clinical experience.
• The individuals may have opportunities to participate in institutional activities such as department college and university committees; student organization advising; facilitation of advisory committees; student / faculty recruitment; and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty and professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of successful teaching experience in a CACREP-accredited program and experience in supervising counseling practicum and internship students.

Assessments

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge skills abilities which require assessments.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Special Instructions Summary

To apply please complete the faculty application which includes the names and contact information for three (3) professional references and be prepared to upload the following:

1. Cover Letter addressing how your qualifications and experience align with the position.

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) to include all relevant experience.

3. Teaching Philosophy Statement.

4. Counseling Philosophy Statement.

5. Supervision Philosophy Statement.

In addition please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted on your behalf directly to the search committee chair via email to
Review of applications will begin on January 16 2026 and will continue until the positions are filled.

Additional Information

The individuals selected will serve a nine-month non-tenure track appointment. Additional Summer teaching may be offered based on program need and upon university approval.

Must pass a security check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.