Description

The department of Education at Creighton University invites applications for two full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor positions specializing in Counseling.  We seek individuals committed to being outstanding teacher-scholars. The positions are 11-month appointments beginning in the Fall of 2026 and will have a 3-3-1 teaching load.  Successful candidates will have completed their PhD in counseling education from a CACREP accredited institution and have had teaching and/or clinical experience. Candidates with a record of successful publications (e.g., peer reviewed journal articles, book chapters, professional conference attendance and grants) and those who demonstrate a commitment to the broader field of counseling education through a knowledge of the Jesuit mission of Creighton University are preferred. Prior face to face and online teaching experience at the college level is also valuable. The candidates will teach on-campus and online courses for our counseling program offering both foundations courses in school and mental health counseling. 

Qualifications

Required:

• PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-Accredited program by July 2025
• Demonstrated professional engagement and scholarly identity as a counselor educator, including evidence of involvement in counselor education organizations (e.g., ACES, ACA), professional development, and service to the field
• Experience in K-12 school counseling and/or mental health counseling

Preferred:

• Experience with CACREP accreditation and the 2024 CACREP standards

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit their application through Interfolio. When prompted please upload the following:

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy and scholarly agenda
• Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which should speak to the candidate’s teaching ability
• Evidence of achievement in teaching and scholarship. (examples may include teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, published articles, conference presentations, or grant-funded research.)

If a candidate is called for an interview, they will be required to provide:

• One page statement describing the candidate's potential contributions to Creighton's mission (https://www.creighton.edu/about/mission-history)
• Original transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (photocopies acceptable during initial application process)

Review of completed applications will begin Monday, March 18, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. 

For further information, please visit https://www.creighton.edu/arts-sciences/education.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Jean Hearn, Department Chair (jeanhearn@creighton.edu ). For questions or issues submitting your application or materials, please don’t hesitate to contact HR@creighton.edu. 

About Creighton

At Creighton, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475 year-old Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values.

Omaha is a diverse community of 850,000 with four Fortune-500 companies, an active sports scene, and a vibrant arts community. Recent Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings recognized Creighton University among the top 20% of institutions in its survey and among the Top 10 big-city colleges in the Midwest. Creighton University also ranks in the top third of National Universities in U.S. News & World Report’s and was previously recognized for 16 years in a row as No. 1 among Best Regional Universities – Midwest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

AAP/EEO Statement 

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