Description

Eastern Michigan University’s Department of Leadership and Counseling in the College of
Education is inviting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in School
Counseling. The department develops caring and ethical educational leaders and professional
counselors through co-constructed teaching and learning experiences, respectful service and
community engagement, and intentional research and inquiry to promote equity. We prepare
courageous leaders and mental health practitioners to assume prominent roles in effecting
positive change with clients, students, families, and communities in local and global contexts.
The Department of Leadership and Counseling is proud of its legacy of excellence, deeply
grounded in principles and practices that address diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. As a
department, we seek applicants who aim to advance our goal of developing professionals with
the skills and knowledge to become effective leaders and counselors. We seek candidates who
demonstrate the capacity to engage ethically with communities of practice that include
ethnically, racially, linguistically, and otherwise diverse populations and historically
marginalized youth, families, and communities, and who seek to enact this commitment in
collaboration with others in the department, college, campus, and broader community.
The department offers three CACREP-accredited master’s degree programs in clinical mental
health counseling, school counseling, and college counseling and student affairs, in addition to
Doctoral and Masters’ programs in Educational Leadership, K-12, and Higher Education &
Student Affairs. These programs are committed to developing professional counselors who
actively promote the well-being of individuals, institutions, and communities through the
application of knowledge and skills enhancing the diversity, dignity, and development of the
clients and communities they serve. We operate a Counseling Training Clinic that is open to the
community as well as a School-Based Counseling Clinic that serves several schools in the local
community.
Our mission as a Counseling Program is to prepare graduates to work as professional counselors
in higher education, K-12 school, and clinical mental health settings, using multiple modalities
with diverse students and clients presenting with a range of concerns including addressing
mental and emotional disorders. We seek to foster helping professionals who intentionally create
inclusive spaces of responsiveness, respect, and appreciation for all forms of diversity,
developing cultural proficiency in the service of promoting mental health and wellness to benefit
local and global communities.
Position

Assistant Professor of School Counseling, Department of Leadership & Counseling at Eastern
Michigan University.
General Summary
The Counseling Program is seeking applicants for a tenure-track faculty position with
specialization in School Counseling to begin in August 2026. This is a tenure-track position
requiring in-person, on-site engagement in teaching, service, and professional activities on
campus.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Teach and advise graduate students in the CACREP-accredited counseling programs,
including teaching courses specific to school counseling.
Engage in scholarship and professional, community, and university service activities.
Required Qualifications
At a minimum, candidates must have earned a doctorate by August 2026 in Counseling/
Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program or have experience teaching
as a full-time faculty member in a CACREP program sufficient to be considered core
faculty.
Strong background and interest in school counseling practice who value leadership,
advocacy, and systemic change in P-12 settings.
Demonstrated commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion, and preparing
counselors from marginalized populations. .
An established research agenda.
Identification with the counseling profession, as evidenced by professional
memberships and leadership activities.
Eligibility for licensure as a professional counselor in Michigan and the capacity to
meet the requirements for a Michigan School Counselor License or National Certified
School Counselor via NBCC.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in designing and implementing curriculum in socioemotional learning or
college and career readiness, clinical supervision, understanding of trauma-informed
education, and evidence of collaboration across disciplines.
Expertise in school restorative justice practices, special education and neurodiversity,
and/or educational technology. .
A competitive salary will be based on qualifications and prior experience with a tenure-track
appointment at the assistant professor rank. Eastern Michigan University will consider up to two
years of credit for service at another institution. This is an eight-month appointment with

summer employment contingent on departmental need. The starting date should be no later than
August 15, 2026.
About Eastern Michigan University
Founded in 1849, Eastern is the second oldest public university in Michigan and the first Normal
School outside of New England. It currently serves more than 14,000 students pursuing
undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences,
education, and professions. In all, more than 300 majors, minors, and concentrations.  National
publications regularly recognize EMU for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied
education. EMU strives to serve marginalized groups. EMU was ranked #2 in Michigan for
Social Mobility (U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges edition), #1 in Michigan for
support of veterans to degree attainment (Military Times), and EMU has been accepted into The
Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA (Student Affairs
Administrators in Higher Education) and The Suder Foundation. Visit the University’s rankings
and points of pride websites to learn more. For more information about Eastern Michigan
University, visit the University's website. To stay up to date on University news, activities and
announcements, visit EMU Today. 
EMU is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, adjacent to Ann Arbor and 45 minutes from downtown
Detroit. With many cultural and natural assets in the area and easy access to a first-class
international airport, there are endless opportunities to explore close to home or far away.
Application Process
All applications must be made online at: https://careers.emich.edu/jobs. Applicants must submit
the following materials for consideration:
1. A letter of interest that clearly speaks to each of the following:
a. Required and preferred qualifications;
b. Your commitment and work supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in
education and/or counseling;
c. Your teaching philosophy and approach; and
d. Your research agenda;
2. A detailed curriculum vitae; and
3. Names, titles, and telephone numbers of at least three references.
Applicants should submit their materials, preferably in advance of 1/15/26. Official transcripts
will be required prior to contract. Review of applications will continue until finalists are
identified.

For more information contact the search committee chair: Dr. Quentin Hunter at
qhunter1@emich.edu

ALL ATTACHMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION.
APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE REVISED OR EDITED ONCE SUBMITTED.
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between EMU and the EMU
Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, which contains and settles all
matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions for employment.
Members of minoritized groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Eastern Michigan University
takes pride in the pursuit of its affirmative action objectives and encourages qualified minorities
to consider this opportunity. A diverse and culturally competent faculty is highly prized.