Assistant College Lecturer School of Education and Counseling

Cleveland State University

Assistant College Lecturer

School of Education and Counseling

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 to the School of Education and Counseling through teaching and service. Candidates will teach courses and work with graduate students, community members, and faculty in the area of clinical mental health counseling; as such they must have earned a doctorate from aCACREP-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 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.

Cleveland State University is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body. CSUis striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and engaged learning opportunities for all.

• Masters degree from
  
  CACREPapprove 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
  
  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/affiliation in counseling-related professional organizations.

Applications will only be accepted online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. 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
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Evidence of teaching competence (e.g., student course evaluations, peer observations),
• List of Courses Taught
• Unofficial transcript*
• License/Certificate – optional
• Contact information for three references – references will be contacted via email and asked to upload a letter of support on your behalf

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

CSUis an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution,CSUis No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research.

CSUis the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see

Hire 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.