Special Instructor - Counseling

Position Information

Job Title Special Instructor - Counseling Department 1770 - Counseling

Requisition No. 0000787

Job Description Summary

The Department of Counseling at Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan is seeking applicants for a Special Instructor Faculty Position (Clinical Mental Health or School Counseling). The position is a full-time appointment with the possibility of summer teaching starting January 1, 2026. Special Instructor positions emphasize teaching and service activities. We will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2025 and continue reviewing applications until the position is filled.

The primary responsibilities of the position include:

Teach courses (4/4) at the masters and doctoral-levels:

● Teach across the CACREP curriculum including core and clinical courses

● Advise students

● Engage with curriculum planning and development

Service:

● Engage in service assignments at the Department, School, and University level

● Engage in program accreditation

● Engage in professional leadership within the counseling profession

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctorate in Counselor Education/Counseling (CACREP or CACREP equivalent); eligibility for a Michigan license as a professional counselor and/or school counselor; teaching experience. Demonstration of strong teaching and clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong teaching record in core counseling courses. Strong communication skills.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025, until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter/letter of intent, a statement of teaching, a curriculum vitae (CV), transcripts (unofficial), and contact information for three references. The teaching statement should include a description of teaching experiences with a list of graduate courses taught in a CACREP CACREP-accredited program at the MA (School and Mental Health) and/or doctoral levels.

School/College & Department/Program Summary

The Department of Counseling offers a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health ,School Counseling, and a Doctoral degree in Counselor Education. Both Master of Arts programs and the Doctoral program are CACREP-accredited. Our department has a long tradition of high-quality counselor education in the metro Detroit area. We have a dynamic on-site counseling center and strong relationships within mental health and school settings.

Our faculty are active in research and local and national leadership.

Our primary mission in the Department of Counseling is to ensure that our graduates demonstrate the skills, abilities, and expertise required of a professional counselor in a diverse society. As a counseling faculty, we are committed to continued study of the most current issues related to the field of counseling. We are committed to a culture of research and inquiry. The faculty aims to provide an educational environment that nurtures rigor and a desire to learn and fosters collaborative relationships between faculty and students.

More About Oakland University

The University is located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University offers 142 bachelor's degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing.

As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan that is dedicated to building ongoing, collaborative relationships, Oakland University embraces community and civic engagement to enhance the lives of its students and positively impact the broader community. Learn more about Oakland University's Mission & Vision and Strategic Plan.

Pay Basis Open Date 09/10/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Job Category Full-time Faculty EEO Statement

Oakland University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.