Counselor Education Instructor

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Thank you for your interest in this position! You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Priority consideration will be given to those who apply by November 17, 2025. You may contact Dr. Allison Arnekrans, Search Chair, at arnek1ak with questions.

The Counselor Education Unit at Central Michigan University is excited to invite applications for a 9‑month, full‑time, remote fixed‑term faculty position in Counseling, beginning August 2026. As our CACREP‑accredited online program continues to expand, we’re looking for a passionate Counselor Educator who wants to help prepare the next generation of mental health professionals for schools and communities nationwide. CMU’s Counseling Program offers 60‑credit degrees in Addiction, Clinical Mental Health, and School Counseling, delivered through flexible online formats, including 8‑ or 16‑week courses taught live in the evenings (EST;

Mondays‑Thursdays) and 8‑week asynchronous options. Candidates would be required to teach four courses per semester (fall and spring). Supplemental summer teaching opportunities may also be available. Candidates should bring a strong professional counseling identity, demonstrated through clinical and/or school experience and active licensure/credentialing. This position is open to remote work from within the United States; however, priority consideration will be given to candidates located in Michigan.

Posting Number: F-0992

Position Title:

Counselor Education Instructor
College/Unit:
College of Education & Human Services
Home Department:
Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, and Higher Education
Employee Group:
Fixed‑Term Faculty - Academic Year
Employment Status:
Full‑Time
Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year)
Position Begin Date: 08/24/2026
Position End Date: 05/10/2028

• An earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP‑accredited institution; ABD considered with proof from the Dissertation Chair of defense and graduation by August 2026.
• Post‑graduate professional clinical and/or school counseling experience.
• Professional clinical and/or school counseling license and/or certification; or license‑eligible in Michigan.
• Understanding and demonstrated knowledge and implementation of the multicultural and social justice competencies in counseling.
• Professional counseling identity, including membership in ACA, ASCA or other professional counseling associations.
• Ability or experience in teaching in both synchronous and asynchronous formats.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

The Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, and Higher Education is housed within the College of Education & Human Services. At present, the Counseling Program has approximately 450 students total between main campus and the cohort online program, ten full‑time faculty members, three full‑time and one part‑time staff members. Be sure to visit our updated program website for more information.

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