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 Associate Professor with a demonstrated record of strength in teaching, supervision, and research, along with a primary professional identity as a counselor educator. Although the start date is January 2027, the regular nine-month appointment begins on August 15, 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 the University of Oklahoma offers professional preparation at the master’s degree level for qualified persons wishing 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 45-hour Drug and Alcohol counseling track, and (3) a 45-hour School Counseling track.  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. A foundational value of the program is to foster understanding, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making.

Required

• Earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program.
• Eligible for appropriate counselor certification and licensure in the State of Oklahoma.
• Evidence of an established 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrate knowledge, commitment, and sensitivity to a variety of backgrounds,  collaboration, and innovation.

To apply, all materials must be uploaded to the following website: https://apply.interfolio.com/182636. 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
• List the names, affiliations, and contact information of at least 3 professional references.

Application Review Date and Contact Person

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on March 30, 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 Coordinator

University of Oklahoma

[email protected]

Additional Information

For more information, go to: http://soonerway.ou.edu/

To obtain answers to specific questions, email Search Chair and Professional Counseling Program Coordinator Dr. Delini Fernando at [email protected]

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