The College of Education at the University of Iowa is making a major investment in addressing
critical mental health issues. The Department of Counselor Education is working to make a
significant impact in the field of rural mental health in the State of Iowa. We are seeking a
dedicated and innovative clinical faculty member to contribute to our growing Clinical Mental
Health Counseling Program.
The Department of Counselor Education at the University of Iowa invites applications for an
open rank clinical-track, academic year faculty position in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Program. Starting date for the successful candidate will be negotiable, but not to begin later than
August 2025. We seek an individual with interests and experience related to clinical mental
health counseling, rural communities, and counselor development.
The preferred candidate should be able to demonstrate the following through their work
experience.
a) Skill in effective teaching and clinical supervision.
b) Skill as an effective instructor at the undergraduate and or graduate levels.
c) Commitment to professional service that advances the research, training, and clinical
work intended to improve and support individual’s mental health including those in rural
communities.
The successful candidate will join a clinical supervision and training partnership with the Clinical
Mental Health Counseling Program to teach graduate-level courses. This individual will also join
in partnership with the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health. The program, following
College of Education trends, has strong department, college, university, and clinical community
support, and is committed to an environment that values diversity and collegiality. The preferred
candidate will have a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and will be experienced in
implementation of CACREP accreditation standards in mental health counselor education.