Teaching Assistant Professor Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Human Services is actively expanding their Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program and seeking candidates for two Teaching Assistant Professor positions. These grant-funded, full-time, 9-month academic year positions, with opportunity for summer work/teaching, may begin as soon as May 2027. Faculty in these positions will initially give primary focus to curriculum development and CACREP accreditation alignment to assist in the development of an online part-time CMHC track. They will also teach within the current CMHC program. Upon the successful launch of the part-time online program, the faculty responsibilities will transition to a four-four teaching load along with opportunities for service and scholarship responsibilities during the academic year with the opportunity for summer teaching for the remainder of the grant.

These positions are reviewed annually with the intention to renew, contingent on grant funding, to September 2031. At the culmination of grant funding, and depending on program success, the faculty may be eligible to apply for a tenure-track position, with potential for three years applied towards promotion and tenure, through the standard recruitment process.

A successful candidate will be passionate about program and curriculum development, committed to promoting the development of an equitable and inclusive learning environment, and familiar with CACREP accreditation processes. The Department supports a variety of contemporary teaching modalities including in-person, blended, and distance learning environments.

This position is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through a subaward as part of a financial assistance award made to the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum/Required

MA/MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or related field
Enrolled in a PhD Counseling Education & Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program (not applicable if PhD already obtained, see highly desired/preferred qualifications)
Licensed or license-eligible as a licensed professional counselor in the state of Wisconsin

Highly Desired/Preferred

PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program
Two years clinical experience post-graduation from MS/MA counseling program
Evidence of successfully teaching in person and online
Demonstrated ability to teach CMHC or closely related courses
Familiarity with curriculum development
Evidence of meaningful involvement in at least one CACREP accreditation/re-accreditation process
Ability to collaborate and develop partnerships across campus and in the community

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with the development of the CMHC curriculum and program for online instruction
Work closely with involved stakeholders to ensure the CMHC curriculum and program meet CACREP standards
Engage in clinical practicum and internship site recruitment
Teach in-person and/or online CMHC or related courses (e.g., Orientation to CMHC, Group Dynamics, Testing and Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment, etc.)
Provide in-person and remote clinical supervision
Uphold an environment that supports a culture of respect, civility, and collegiality
Actively participate in professional counseling organizations such as ACA, ACES, etc.
Provide student academic advisement and conduct assessment of student learning. This includes contributing to academic program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes, in collaboration with faculty and staff.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation and Human Services is characterized by committed student-centered professionals who value teaching in a collaborative and participatory work environment. The Department is committed to creating an inclusive campus community. Candidates who have experience working collaboratively with diverse individuals and/or groups and who can contribute to fostering an inclusive environment are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas.

Graduates of the program are well-prepared to serve in a variety of diverse settings including public policy programs, mental health care agencies, schools and educational environments, non-profit organizations, Independent Living Centers, community-based agencies, hospital settings, and more. Program faculty also actively engage in collaborative scholarly work with campus, national, and international stakeholders.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Complete applications received by end of day, Wednesday, October 28, 2026 are ensured full consideration.

Applications submitted after Wednesday, October 28, 2026 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.

To apply, click the APPLY button or go to:

https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where appropriate.

Required application materials :

Cover letter (* See below)
Curriculum vitae or resume
Teaching philosophy (single-spaced, maximum of two pages)
Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references
Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts
Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Andy Felton

Phone: 715-232-2233

Email: feltonan@uwstout.edu

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all of the required application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Alicia LaBonte

Phone: 715-232-1282

Email: labontea@uwstout.edu

Key Job Responsibilities:

Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline
Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction
Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study
May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction
Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit
Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations
Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance

Guidelines to ensure consideration:

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.
Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

It is the policy of UW-Stout Polytechnic to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.

Employee Benefits:

https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the

Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.