Assistant Professor (Counselor Education) - Educational Psychology

Job Description Summary

Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology (tenure-track) to teach and advise graduate students in the Counselor Education program; maintain an active research agenda; pursue external grant funding; and be engaged in service at the departmental, college, University, and professional discipline levels. The appointment begins in August 2026.

Job Description

Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology (tenure-track) to teach and advise graduate students in the Counselor Education program; maintain an active research agenda; pursue external grant funding; and be engaged in service at the departmental, college, University, and professional discipline levels. The appointment begins in August 2026.

The Counselor Education Program at Miami University is a new online master’s degree program for Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling. Successful applicants would be expected to maintain a substantial research agenda; teach core courses in the program as well as in either specialty areas, demonstrate effectiveness as an instructor in an online environment; serve as a contributing member of the faculty team; advise graduate students; and provide service to the program, department, and university. Although courses will be delivered remotely (using both synchronous and asynchronous modalities), this position requires in-person presence on the Oxford campus. The position may require teaching in-person courses for other programs.

Department of Educational Psychology :

The job position is housed in the Department of Educational Psychology, which also includes graduate and undergraduate academic programs of study in Learning Sciences and Human Development, School Psychology, Inclusive Special Education, Learning Technology, and Disability Studies.

The College of Education, Health and Society :

The vision of the College of Education, Health, and Society is to foster critically engaged leaders prepared to take on complex and interdisciplinary challenges through transdisciplinary problem-solving that seeks equity and justice in our changing global society. The College embraces the rich opportunities available for cross-disciplinary collaboration across its six departments (Educational Leadership; Educational Psychology; Family Science and Social Work; Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health; Sport Leadership and Management; and Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry).

Established in 1809, Miami University consistently ranks among the top national public universities for providing students with a superior education and exceptional value. Miami is located in the quintessential college town of Oxford, Ohio, with polytechnic campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, a European study center in Luxembourg, and a 100% virtual option in Miami Online. A comprehensive research university, Miami empowers students to engage with premiere teacher-scholars and benefit from a well-rounded liberal arts foundation and vibrant campus experience to develop lifelong skills for any career. With more than 240,000 high-achieving alumni, students gain access to an extensive and supportive community that opens doors globally and leads to amazing outcomes. With an ambition to effect meaningful change, Miami delivers the resources and experiences that prepare graduates to learn with purpose and lead with courage.

Minimum Qualifications :

By the date of appointment, the candidate must have either :

• Earned their doctoral degree in counselor education

OR

OR

OR

And, the candidate must actively engage with the counseling profession by maintaining membership in appropriate counseling organizations and must either maintain licensure in either clinical mental health counseling (LPC, LPCC, LPCC-S) and / or school counseling or be license-eligible in the state of Ohio.

Consideration may be given to candidates with any of the following :

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Wasburn-Moses at wasburlh@miamioh.edu. Screening of

applications will begin two weeks after the position is posted, and will continue until the position

is filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement

Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex / gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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