Assistant College Lecturer

Assistant College Lecturer | Posting Details Posting Details Business Title Assistant College Lecturer Department School of Education and Counseling Posting Category Faculty Salary Plan Faculty - AAUP Job Summary The School of Education and Counseling in the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education at Cleveland State University seeks a high caliber non-tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant College Lecturer in Education and Counseling, beginning August 17, 2026. Successful candidates will contribute to the School of Education and Counseling through teaching and service. Candidates will teach courses and work with graduate students, community members, and faculty in the area of clinical mental health counseling; as such they must have earned a doctorate from a CACREP-approved Counselor Education program. The School of Education and Counseling facilitates one of the largest counselor education programs in Northeast Ohio employing nationally recognized faculty. The counseling division offers degrees accredited by Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The School of Education and Counseling is housed within the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education, which also includes the School of Communication, the Department of Criminology and Sociology, and the Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs. The Levin College houses several research and career enhancement centers such as the Center for Economic Development, the Energy Policy Center, and the Center for Public and Nonprofit Management. This dynamic environment provides opportunities for interdisciplinary, applied, and engaged research and teaching. Cleveland State University is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and engaged learning opportunities for all. Minimum Qualifications Masters degree from CACREP approve program; Eligibility for licensure as a Clinical Counselor in the state of Ohio; Evidence of effective graduate level teaching experience in a counselor education program. Preferred Qualifications Doctorate from CACREP-approved doctoral program; Expertise in working with children; Family counseling experience; Experience in leadership, program management, private practice and/or successful grant funding; Involvement/affiliation in counseling-related professional organizations. Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant Instructions Applications will only be accepted online at (https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/25628). Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by February 15, 2026. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, (Elliott Ingersoll r.ingersoll@csuohio.edu). List of documents applicant is required to submit: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Teaching Philosophy Evidence of teaching competence (e.g., student course evaluations, peer observations), List of Courses Taught Unofficial transcript* License/Certificate – optional Contact information for three references – references will be contacted via email and asked to upload a letter of support on your behalf *The successful candidate will be required to provide a copy of an official transcript upon an offer being made. CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/. Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check. It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information. Hiring Range /Pay Rate Competitive salary Advertising Copy Job Summary: The School of Education and Counseling in the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education at Cleveland State University seeks a high caliber non-tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant College Lecturer in Education and Counseling, beginning August 17, 2026. Successful candidates will contribute to the School of Education and Counseling through teaching and service. Candidates will teach courses and work with graduate students, community members, and faculty in the area of clinical mental health counseling; as such they must have earned a doctorate from a CACREP-approved Counselor Education program. The School of Education and Counseling facilitates one of the largest counselor education programs in Northeast Ohio employing nationally recognized faculty. The counseling division offers degrees accredited by Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The School of Education and Counseling is housed within the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education, which also includes the School of Communication, the Department of Criminology and Sociology, and the Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs. The Levin College houses several research and career enhancement centers such as the Center for Economic Development, the Energy Policy Center, and the Center for Public and Nonprofit Management. This dynamic environment provides opportunities for interdisciplinary, applied, and engaged research and teaching. Cleveland State University is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and engaged learning opportunities for all. Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree from CACREP approve program; Eligibility for licensure as a Clinical Counselor in the state of Ohio; Evidence of effective graduate level teaching experience in a counselor education program. Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate from CACREP-approved doctoral program; Expertise in working with children; Family counseling experience; Experience in leadership, program management, private practice and/or successful grant funding; Involvement/affiliation in counseling-related professional organizations. Applicant Instructions: Applications will only be accepted online at (https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/25628). Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by February 15, 2026. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, (Elliott Ingersoll r.ingersoll@csuohio.edu). List of documents applicant is required to submit: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Teaching Philosophy Evidence of teaching competence (e.g., student course evaluations, peer observations), List of Courses Taught Unofficial transcript* License/Certificate – optional Contact information for three references – references will be contacted via email and asked to upload a letter of support on your behalf *The successful candidate will be required to provide a copy of an official transcript upon an offer being made. CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/. Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check. It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information. Posted Date 01/16/2026 Close Date/Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Review Begins 02/16/2026 Tentative Start Date August 17, 2026 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral CSU Website Other * If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source. (Open Ended Question) * Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation. Yes No * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation? Yes No Application Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Evidence of Teaching Experience (e.g. Course Evals, etc.) List of Courses Taught Teaching Philosophy Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents License /Certificate