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TENURE/TENURE-TRACK CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSEL
University of Iowa
The College of Education at the University of Iowa is making a major investment in addressing critical mental health issues. The Department of Counselor Education is working to make a significant impact in the field of rural mental health in the State of Iowa. We are seeking a dedicated and innovative faculty member to contribute to our growing Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. Position The Department of Counselor Education at the University of Iowa invites applications for an open rank tenure-track, academic year faculty position in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. Start date for the successful candidate will be negotiable but will begin no later than August 2025. We seek individuals with evidence of significant professional promise or accomplishments in research that impact mental health issues, including those in rural communities and schools. The preferred candidate should be able to demonstrate the following through their work experience:
The successful candidate will join a research and training partnership with Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral program, and the Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA program to teach graduate-level courses. This individual will also work in partnership with the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health. The program, following College of Education trends, has strong department, college, university, and clinical community support, and is committed to an environment that values diversity of background and perspective as well as collegiality. The preferred candidate will have a strong commitment to evidence-based and research informed clinical work and will be experienced in implementation of CACREP accreditation standards in mental health counselor education. Job duties include:
Salary Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent start-up package, benefits, and research support. Applications Candidates should submit an application letter addressing all qualifications noted above, a curriculum vitae; and contact information for three references. Address inquiries or nominations to Dr. Katy Schroeder, search committee chair at kathryn-schroeder-1@uiowa.edu. Screening Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. About the University and Surrounding Community The University of Iowa (UI) is a world-renowned institution located in Iowa City, an UNESCO City of Literature that is recognized as one of the country's most livable communities. With more than 70,000 residents, Iowa City is an attractive haven for scholars, scientists, artists, writers, and professionals of all kinds. Highlights of living in Iowa City include outstanding schools and libraries, a lively downtown offering an array of events focused on arts, learning, and cultural development, and the unique charm of a vibrant college town connected by easy travel to larger cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, and St. Louis. Iowa City and UI are intertwined for the benefit of the university and the surrounding communities. We are committed to recruiting and retaining innovative and diverse faculty and staff, which involves providing opportunities for employees to "Build a Career and Build a Life" in the Iowa City area. The University offers several benefits to support faculty in achieving a healthy work/life balance including domestic partner benefits, family caregiving leave, flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care, and an automatic tenure clock extension when a minor child is added to the family. For more information about local work/life resources, including dual-career support, please see: worklife.uiowa.edu. About the Department The Department of Counselor Education develops exceptional, ethical, and social justice-minded mental health advocates, counselors, and counselor educators for diverse and ever-changing communities. Our MA programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, School Counseling, and our PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, contribute to the profession through the creation and dissemination of knowledge, skills, and attitudes appropriate for the development of ethical and culturally sensitive counseling professionals. Our programs continue to be nationally ranked with our Rehabilitation Counseling and our School Counseling/Counselor Education programs recognized as the nation's 3rd and 11th top programs respectively. About the College Recognized as the State of Iowa's top College of Education, we offer more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including licensure, endorsement, and certificate programs, many of which are regularly ranked among the best in the nation. Students study with our world-renowned faculty who are the leaders in their fields. Our college is comprised of four departments: Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, Psychological and Quantitative Foundations, Counselor Education, and Teaching and Learning. The College houses several Centers that support work in critical areas of education, including UI REACH, Iowa Reading Research Center, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health, and the Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. The College is guided by a Strategic Plan which defines are mission and the vision and values that bolster it. We value diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, which includes practicing intentional and active engagement in community building across difference through the College of Education Community Collaborative.
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