Now Hiring! Associate or Assistant Professor of Counselor Education
📍 Location: Department of Counseling & Human Services
🕒 Schedule: M-F: hours and days are dependent on class schedule
💰 Pay: $58,000-$72,000 annual salary
📄 Position Type: 10-month, long-term, tenure-track faculty appointment

Why Join Canisius University:

Canisius University serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students.  As a Catholic and Jesuit University, Canisius has its foundation in the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.

About the Buffalo/Niagara Region:

The university is located in Buffalo, New York, an affordable city with many cultural amenities and historic attractions (see the Buffalo Niagara Visitors Center and Canisius' About Buffalo Page for more details). Buffalo is within easy driving distance to many additional cultural and scenic attractions including Toronto, Niagara Falls, Alleghany State Park, Letchworth and the Adirondacks, to name a few. In addition, the Buffalo Niagara International airport is served by all the major airlines and several low-cost airlines (Jet Blue, Southwest, etc.).  In addition, although Buffalo has a reputation for high snowfall, the city is actually located north of the snow-belt area, providing access to several ski resorts.

What We Offer:

✅ Salary: $58,000-$72,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience

✅ Comprehensive Insurance Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability available the first of the month after the employee’s date of hire
✅ 403(b) with Company Contribution – Plan for your future with confidence – contribution from the university is available after one year of employment
✅ Paid Time Off – Includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays
✅ Tuition Benefits – Available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents

*Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

Your Role as Associate or Assistant Professor of Counselor Education:

The Department of Counseling and Human Services within the School of Education and Human Services at Canisius University invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant or Associate Professor of Counselor Education to begin in August 2026.

The Department of Counseling and Human Services offers CACREP accredited master’s degree programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. We seek applicants with a strong identity as a counselor, educator, and scholar. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach three counseling curriculum courses (9 credits) per semester as dependent on departmental needs and candidate expertise.
• Assess and develop curriculum, courses and programs.
• Provide academic advising, mentorship and clinical supervision to students.
• Work cooperatively with agencies, schools and the regional community.
• Engage productively with research and scholarly activities.
• Provide service to the department, school, university and the profession.
• Participate in the student recruitment and selection process.

What You Need to Succeed:

✔ Qualifications:

• A Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP accredited program or have their degree completed within one year of the date of hire.
• Practical experience and evidence of professional counseling credential(s) through licensure or certification.
• Experience teaching core mental health and school counseling courses, mentoring, and supervising students.
• A demonstrated commitment to the counseling profession through sustained membership in professional organizations, research and scholarly activity (commensurate with experience), service, and/or professional development and continuing education.
• Specialization in either clinical mental health counseling or school counseling.
• Evidence of ability to deliver instruction effectively in both online (asynchronous and synchronous) and in-person formats.
• Dedication to infusing a social justice minded approach reflective of our Jesuit mission across all course work.
• Critical cultural awareness, a commitment to fostering a sense of community within the department and university, and an ability to maintain professional attitudes and ethical behavior.
• An ability to work collaboratively, collegially, and respectfully with internal and external stakeholders to promote the mission of the department, school and university.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Important Information:

🚨 Canisius University participates in E-Verify to confirm employment authorization. The E-Verify process is completed alongside the Form I-9 on or before your first day of work. For more details, visit www.uscis.gov] and search "E-Verify."

📢 Apply Today!

To apply, please go to https://www.canisius.edu/about-canisius/employment-canisius to submit the following application materials. The review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

• Letter of Interest (addressed to Search Committee) including qualifications
• Summarized description of professional experience
• Teaching philosophy
• Research Agenda
• Engagement with Canisius’s Jesuit mission
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three professional letters of reference along with their contact information

The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system.

Individuals who need reasonable accommodation under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the office of human resources at (716) 888-2240.

Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit University, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The university is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.

Take the next step in your career with Canisius University—where excellence meets opportunity.