Assistant Professor of Counseling - 999317

Job Summary : / g

The program is seeking an individual with expertise in clinical mental health counseling. There are a wide variety of teaching options available including counseling skills, practicum, career, research, group, trauma, human development, assessment, internship as well as elective courses of the candidate’s choice.

The successful candidate will have a 3 / 3 teaching load in the fall and spring as well as the expectation of teaching 2 classes in the summer for additional compensation.

The candidate will also have one course release in their first year, to be taken in either the fall or spring semester.

To be eligible for tenure and promotion the successful candidate will establish a research program and publish original research.

The candidate will also be expected to provide service to the program, school, and university and advise graduate students with reduced service and advising expectations during the first two years while the individual establishes their research program.

The search committee is particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and / or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Minimum Qualifications :

Have an earned doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program; ABD candidates will be considered with the expectation of degree completion within the first semester of appointment; or

Have a related doctoral degree and have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013; or

Have been employed as a full-time doctoral-level faculty member in a CORE-accredited master’s program prior to July 1, 2017

Preferred Qualifications :

Licensed or eligibility for and attainment of the Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Iowa within three years of appointment

Training and / or experience as a clinical supervisor

Experience embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in course curriculum or the classroom experience

Experience teaching master’s level counseling courses

Experience providing clinical mental health counseling services to clients

Experience in curriculum development

Experience with CACREP or other accreditation bodies

Experience cultivating practicum sites for students

Familiarity with rehabilitation and school counseling

Availability to teach two classes in the summer for additional compensation (with the possibility of teaching online)

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Please complete the online application and attach (1) a cover letter, (2) CV, (3) a 1-2 page diversity, equity, and inclusion statement, and (4) the contact details for three references.

Please do not attach additional documents at this time. Supplemental documents may be requested or required of semi-finalists and finalists.

Review of Applications Begins :

Review of applications will begin October 18, 2024. The position will remain posted until filled.

Have Questions?

Questions about this position can be directed to the search chair : Wade Leuwerke, Ph.D., Professor of Counseling, [email protected]

Questions about the application process, working at Drake, spouse / partner support, reasonable accommodations, benefits, or additional information about Drake or Des Moines, Iowa may be directed to Drake Human Resources at [email protected] .

All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Salary & Benefits

Salary is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts.

If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide : Drake Benefits Guide (Plan Year 2023) .

One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children.

You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here : Tuition Benefits