Assistant College Lecturer

Cleveland State University – Engaged Learning

The School of Education and Counseling in the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education at Cleveland State University seeks a high caliber non‑tenure‑track faculty member at the rank of Assistant College Lecturer in Education and Counseling, beginning August 17, 2026. Successful candidates will contribute through teaching and service, teaching courses and working with graduate students, community members, and faculty in the area of clinical mental health counseling.

Candidates must have earned a doctorate from a CACREP‑approved Counselor Education program.

The School of Education and Counseling facilitates one of the largest counselor education programs in Northeast Ohio employing nationally recognized faculty. The counseling division offers degrees accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

The School of Education and Counseling is housed within the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education, which also includes the School of Communication, the Department of Criminology and Sociology, and the Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs. The Levin College houses several research and career enhancement centers such as the Center for Economic Development, the Energy Policy Center, and the Center for Public and Nonprofit Management.

This dynamic environment provides opportunities for interdisciplinary, applied, and engaged research and teaching.

• Master’s degree from a CACREP‑approved program;
• Eligibility for licensure as a Clinical Counselor in the state of Ohio;
• Evidence of effective graduate‑level teaching experience in a counselor education program.

• Doctorate from a CACREP‑approved doctoral program;
• Expertise in working with children;
• Family counseling experience;
• Experience in leadership, program management, private practice, and/or successful grant funding;
• Involvement or affiliation in counseling‑related professional organizations.

Applications are accepted online only at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./25628 (no mailed or emailed application materials). Preference will be given to applications received by February 15, 2026. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Elliott Ingersoll, r.ingersoll.

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Evidence of Teaching Experience (e.g., student course evaluations, peer observations)
• List of Courses Taught
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts
• License/Certificate (optional)

* The successful candidate will be required to provide an official transcript upon an offer being made.

CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see .

Hiring is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.