Clinical Mental Health Counseling Teaching Faculty

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The Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership seeks an instructional academic staff to serve as the Program Director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program, accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC). The Program Director duties include program administration, training, supervision, and teaching.

This is a 9-month position with potential for summer teaching and/or service. The successful candidate will (1) provide administrative service to the program (e.g., program direction); (2) teach master’s level counseling courses; and (3) serve as a core faculty member and attend department and program-related functions (e.g., program faculty meetings, student events).

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in administration, graduate level teaching, and practicum supervision – including serving as Program Directors or similar positions. The program has a strong commitment to culturally informed and equitable care. For more information, please visit the program’s web page: https://uwm.edu/education/academics/clinical-mental-health-counseling-ms/

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
• Directs the counseling master's program, including coordination with faculty and practicum supervisor
• Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and trains faculty and other instructional staff in use of said instructional techniques and programs
• Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
• Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed

The UWM School of Education (SOE) offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degree programs, and certifications in over 46 program areas. The SOE faculty recognizes the necessity to be leaders for equity and social justice to improve our nation’s public educational system The School’s key mission is to provide leadership and inspiration for learning and human development in urban communities, and its central vision is to become a premier urban school of education recognized for its diversity and known for excellence in teaching, learning and research. As a community of scholars, the SOE faculty views research as a primary asset since effective educational and societal decisions are derived from that knowledge-base. This asset affirms the faculty’s intent to continue to adapt, develop, and expand its efforts to serve diverse populations, train future scholars and practitioners, and promote an atmosphere of free inquiry. Please visit the school’s website at www.uwm.edu/education.

The Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership trains the next generation of leaders in school and clinical mental health counseling, school and counseling psychology, learning and development, and educational statistics and measurement.

Required Qualifications:

• A master’s or higher in counseling or a related field

• License eligible at master’s or doctoral

Preferred Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology or a related field

• Prior experience with administration of graduate level programs

• Experience in graduate level teaching and clinical supervision

• Familiarity with MPCAC accreditation standards

Compensation:

The target hiring salary is $60,000-$72,000/annually on an academic, 9-month basis. Final salary offer will be contingent upon degree and the knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated throughout the selection process.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to apply online. A completed application will include a cover letter that identifies professional interests and backgrounds relevant to this position and a curriculum vitae.

PLEASE NOTE: cover letter and CV/resume will need to be uploaded to the same upload area in the application.

Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from a cover letter and CV /resume will not be considered.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates’ application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of December 28, 2026. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by December 27, 2026. Application materials received after December 27, 2026 may not receive consideration.

Contact Information:

Tanner Neahous; HR Coordinator tneahous@uwm.edu

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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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.

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The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 187 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

At UWM, we are committed to creating positive employee experiences, so our team members are able to thrive and excel in their work. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes toward the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information (Compensation figures are for example purposes only).