Assistant or Associate Professor of Counseling

Description

Job ID

UF9955-0110-1946

Position Summary  

University of Detroit Mercy Department Counseling program invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant or associate professor rank in our nationally-recognized Counseling program to begin August, 2026. The Counseling program offers Master’s programs with specialties in Addiction, Clinical Mental Health, and School Counseling, and a doctoral program to be launched in Fall, 2027. Responsibilities include teaching core courses in the Counseling program, engaging in research and scholarly activities, student advising, curriculum oversight, and providing an array of service activities. Teaching is exclusively and intentionally face-to-face, delivered in our campus-based counseling program in the heart of the city of Detroit. The Counseling program also operates a completely no-cost Counseling Clinic to serve the mental and behavioral health needs of the public while also operating as a teaching Clinic. 

Typical teaching load includes nine credit hours per semester with a nine-month appointment. Supplemental summer appointments in teaching are also available. 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications  

• Ph.D. in Counseling from a CACREP-accredited program within a non-profit, traditional academic institution;
• Master’s degree in Counseling from a CACREP-accredited program from a non-profit, traditional academic institution;
• Clinical practice experience; 
• Licensed Professional Counselor/equivalent and/or ability to attain full licensure in Michigan;
• Potential for or record of successful teaching;
• Potential for or record of scholarly productivity;
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and advocacy. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant counseling experience excluding practicum and internship;
• Record of peer-reviewed publication(s) and/or other scholarly publishing;
• Experience working in an urban environment and/or experience with marginalized individuals.

Physical Requirements  

The job may require lifting lightweight objects (1 to 15 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping.

Work Environment  

Regular exposure to a standard office and classroom conditions.

Salary/Pay Information

Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. The university has excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with match and tuition benefits for employees and their dependents. 

Anticipated Schedule  

Schedule subject to change pending semester workload.

Additional Information   

Consideration of Associate Professor Rank:

To be considered for the rank of Associate Professor, applicants must currently hold the rank of Associate Professor. Such applications will be evaluated consistent with department, college, and university criteria for Associate Professor rank that include but are not limited to demonstrated excellence in teaching, a strong record of scholarship, and a record of service at various levels within the University and to the profession.

Applications should include: 

• Current CV
• Names and contact information of 4 references.
• A letter of interest indicating one’s qualifications for the position. 

Applications are due June 20, 2026, and review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. Please direct any questions about the position to Dr. Nancy Calleja, Department Chair, at [email protected] 

Employee Benefits

At the University of Detroit Mercy we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following: 

· Medical -

      o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network

· Dental -

     o Option to purchase additional dental plan through Sun Life 

Dental Care is available at the School of Dentistry to the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents (dependents shall be as defined for Internal Revenue Service purposes).

The fee for such services shall be waived for the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents, up to a cap of $3,000 per individual per calendar year. Beyond the $3,000 cap amount, employees will be responsible to pay 25% of any remaining fees for the balance of that year.

· Vision - 

o Option to purchase additional vision plan through Heritage

Vision benefits available at Detroit Mercy Eye Institute

$35 Comprehensive Eye Exam

Contact Lens Exam starting at $7o

50% off Optical Frames

25% off Sun Frames

30% off Prescription Lenses

20% off Prescription Contact Lenses

*Cannot be combined with insurance*

· Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options

· Employee Assistance Program -

     o Provided to everyone in your household

· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

· Life and AD&D - 

      o One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars

· Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance

· Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children

· Retirement Plan - 

Employees have a choice of the following:

Employees who contribute 3% shall receive an Employer contribution of 6%, and employees who contribute 4% in the plan shall receive an Employer contribution of 8%.

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.