Assistant Professor of Counselor Education

Position Overview

Now Hiring: Assistant Professor of Counselor Education

Salary Range: $58,000 - $72,000 annually

Position Overview:

The Department of Counseling and Human Services within the School of Education and Human Services at Canisius University invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant or Associate Professor of Counselor Education to begin in August 2025.

The Department of Counseling and Human Services offers CACREP accredited master’s degree programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. We seek applicants with a strong identity as a counselor, educator, and scholar. 

Qualifications:

• A Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP accredited program or have their degree completed within one year of the date of hire.
• Practical experience and evidence of professional counseling credential(s) through licensure or certification.
• A demonstrated commitment to the counseling profession through sustained membership in professional organizations, research and scholarly activity (commensurate with experience), service, and/or professional development and continuing education.
• Specialization in either clinical mental health counseling or school counseling.
• Experience teaching core mental health and school counseling courses, mentoring, and supervising students.
• Evidence of ability to deliver instruction effectively in both online (asynchronous and synchronous) and in-person formats.
• Dedication to infusing a social justice minded approach reflective of our Jesuit mission across all course work.
• Critical cultural awareness, a commitment to fostering a sense of community within the department and university, and an ability to maintain professional attitudes and ethical behavior.
• An ability to work collaboratively, collegially, and respectfully with internal and external stakeholders to promote the mission of the Department, School, and University.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Position Description:

• Teaching three counseling curriculum courses (9 credits) per semester as dependent on departmental needs and candidate expertise.
• Curriculum, course, and program assessment and development.
• Student advising, mentoring, and clinical supervision.
• Cooperative work with agencies, schools, and the regional community.
• Productive engagement with research and scholarly activities.
• Service to the Department, School, University, and the profession.
• Participation in the student recruitment and selection process.

This position is open for working remotely for the right candidate.

About Canisius University:

Canisius University serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students.  As a Catholic and Jesuit University, Canisius has its foundation in the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.

The university is located in Buffalo, New York, an affordable city with many cultural amenities and historic attractions (see the Buffalo Niagara Visitors Center and Canisius' About Buffalo Page for more details). Buffalo is within easy driving distance to many additional cultural and scenic attractions including Toronto, Niagara Falls, Alleghany State Park, and the Adirondacks, to name a few. In addition, the Buffalo Niagara International airport is served by all the major airlines and several low-cost airlines (Jet Blue, Southwest, etc.).  In addition, although Buffalo has a reputation for high snowfall, the city is actually located north of the snow-belt area, providing access to several ski resorts.

Application Process:

To apply, go to canisiusuniversity-puzzlehr.icims.com/jobs or apply below.

Review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to Dr. Karl F. Kozlowski, Chair of the Search Committee, kozlow13@canisius.edu.

Interested applicants should submit the following with their online application:

• Letter of Interest (addressed to Search Committee) including qualifications
• Summarized description of professional experience
• Teaching philosophy
• Research Agenda
• Engagement with Canisius’s Jesuit mission
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three professional letters of reference along with their contact information

The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system. Individuals who need reasonable accommodation under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the office of human resources at (716) 888-2240.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Range: $58,000 - 72,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

**Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s actual base pay will be based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including experience. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

Benefits are available the first of the month after the full-time faculty’s date of hire and include – health, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, and retirement plan enrollment is available to full-time faculty with contribution from the University after one year. One year waiting period may be waived provided the person was employed in higher education for at least one-year full time within three years prior to hire date. University contribution would not begin until proof of prior service is received. Tuition benefits are also available for full-time faculty and their qualified dependents. 

Posted Range

Salary : $58,000 - $72,000