The Position
The Professional Counseling M.Ed. Program, in the Department of Educational Psychology, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, at the University of Oklahoma, seeks an Assistant Professor with a demonstrated record of strength in teaching, supervision, and research, along with a primary professional identity as a counselor educator. The successful candidate will serve a nine-month, tenure-track appointment beginning Fall 2027. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and background. Summer employment is contingent on student demand and funding.
The Program
The Professional Counseling Program at OU provides master’s-level professional preparation for qualified individuals seeking to become clinical professional counselors, school counselors, and/or drug and alcohol counselors. The program offers (1) a 60-hour CACREP-accredited Clinical Professional Counseling track that meets the state of Oklahoma LPC requirements, (2) a 15-hour Drug and Alcohol counseling track, and (3) a 15-hour School Counseling Certificate. The Drug and Alcohol Counseling concentration includes five specialized courses that have been approved by the Oklahoma Board of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
Our primary training goals are to facilitate student integration of counseling theory, research, and practice; and to foster the development and application of holistic counseling skills. We seek to integrate varied multicultural perspectives into our students’ professional training and development. The program’s foundational value is to foster understanding, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making.
Information About the University of Oklahoma and the City of Norman
OU is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. OU serves the educational, cultural, economic, and health-care needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses: Norman, Health Campus in Oklahoma City, and the Schusterman Center in Tulsa. OU enrolls over 30,000 students and has more than 2,700 full-time faculty members across 21 colleges. In 2014, OU became the first public institution ever to rank #1 nationally in the recruitment of National Merit Scholars. The 277-acre Research Campus in Norman was named the No.1 research campus in the nation by the Association of Research Parks. For more information, visit: http://soonerway.ou.edu/ and http://www.ou.edu/
Norman, which is part of the Oklahoma City metro area, is a culturally rich and vibrant community of almost 120,000 people that is a perennial contender on “best place to live” rankings. Norman also has outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living. To learn more about Norman, visit https://www.normanok.gov/residents-visitors/about-norman
Qualifications
Required
- Earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program by August 1, 2027.
- Eligible for appropriate counselor certification and licensure in the State of Oklahoma.
- Demonstrated potential to establish a strong research agenda and scholarly contributions to the field through published research and presentations at national conferences.
- Ability to teach courses in the CACREP core.
Preferred
- A record of effective teaching, supervision, and professional activity.
- Ability to contribute to one or more specialty areas such as school or addictions counseling.
- Demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching and student advising through the use of traditional and web-based education technologies and/or experience or interest in teaching online courses.
- Ability and commitment to mentor and supervise graduate students.
- Demonstrated knowledge, commitment, and sensitivity to a variety of backgrounds, collaboration, and innovation.
Application Instructions
To apply, all materials must be uploaded to the following website: https://apply.interfolio.com/192540. Please include the following:
- Comprehensive cover letter indicating interest in this position, and how the applicant’s qualifications and experiences match the program’s primary training goals and required and preferred qualifications for the position. The cover letter may also address examples of the candidate’s approach to teaching, research, service, and graduate student mentorship.
- Up to three representative reprints or preprints of scholarly publications (if available)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Current teaching evaluations, if applicable
- A list of the names, affiliations, and contact information of at least three professional references.
Application Review Date and Contact Person
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair: Delini Fernando, Ph.D., Professional Counseling Program, University of Oklahoma: dfernando@ou.edu
Additional Information
For more information, go to: http://soonerway.ou.edu/
To obtain answers to specific questions, email the Search Chair: Dr. Delini Fernando at dfernando@ou.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma
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Mission of the University of Oklahoma
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