The Rehabilitation Counseling program at the University of Iowa is looking to add a dynamic scholar to its #4-ranked, CACREP-accredited program. The College of Education at Iowa is making major investments in Counselor Education to create a faculty group who will lead Iowa and the nation in addressing critical clinical rehabilitation and vocational issues impacting people with disabilities. The successful candidate will be a member of our interdisciplinary department of scholars, carrying out the department mission of developing exceptional, ethical, and compassionate mental health counselors and counselor educators to work in communities and schools as clinicians, advocates, catalysts for hope, facilitators of opportunity, and agents of change.

Position

The Department of Counselor Education at the University of Iowa invites applications for one open-rank, tenure-track, academic-year faculty position in the Rehabilitation Counseling program to begin August 19, 2026.  

We seek professionals with evidence of significant accomplishments in research that impacts the employment of youth and adults who have a disability. This individual should demonstrate: 

a) The ability to produce empirically driven and practically relevant research in the impact of disability across the life span and/or Rehabilitation Counseling 

b) Skills in effective teaching and clinical supervision. 

c) A commitment to professional service that advances the research, training, and clinical work intended to improve the lives of persons with disabilities; and

d) A commitment to the counseling profession as demonstrated by, for example, conference presentations, lectures, and professional memberships. 

The successful candidate will join a research and training partnership with Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral program, School Counseling, and the Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA program to teach graduate-level courses. This individual will have the opportunity to join in partnership with the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health. The Rehabilitation Counseling program, following the College of Education trends, has strong department, college, university, and clinical community support, and is committed to an environment that values multiple perspectives and collegiality. The preferred candidate will have a strong commitment to a student-centered approach and will be experienced in implementation of CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) accreditation standards in Rehabilitation Counseling.

Job duties include:

1. Serving as a core faculty member in the Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling.

2. Teaching courses in the Rehabilitation Counseling program and within the Department of Counselor Education in areas consistent with the candidate’s interests and department needs,

3. Conducting a program of research and publication in an area of specialization,

4. Seeking and administering external grants for research, training, and service,

5. Advising students at the master’s and doctoral levels, 

6. Supervising doctoral students’ dissertations, and

7. Develop as a future leader/coordinator of the MA program in Rehabilitation Counseling.

Salary

Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent start-up package, benefits, and professional development support.

Applications

Candidates must submit a letter addressing all qualifications noted above; a curriculum vitae; and contact information for three references. Address inquiries or nominations to Dr. Allison Levine, search committee chair at allison-levine@uiowa.edu.

Screening 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Additional Information 

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services at (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. 

The unit will not fund the $100,000 payment associated with new H-1B sponsorship, either upon hire or during international travel.

Why Join Us? 

At the University of Iowa, you’ll thrive in a collaborative, welcoming, and intellectually rich environment. As a Big Ten, R1 institution, we offer the resources of a major university with the personal connections of a close-knit academic community. Our faculty are supported at every stage of their careers through mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities. Located in Iowa City, one of the most livable cities in America, you’ll enjoy a vibrant cultural scene, top-rated schools, and a welcoming community that values creativity, innovation, and work-life integration. Learn more about this community and resources at WorkLife at Iowa. 

About the College

Recognized as the State of Iowa’s top College of Education, we offer more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including licensure, endorsement, and certificate programs, many of which are regularly ranked among the best in the nation. Students study with our world-renowned faculty who are the leaders in their fields. Our college is comprised of four departments: Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, Psychological and Quantitative Foundations, Counselor Education, and Teaching and Learning. The College houses several Centers that support work in critical areas of education, including UI REACH, Iowa Reading Research Center, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health, and the Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. The College is guided by a Strategic Plan which defines our mission and the vision and values that bolster it. 

About the Department

The Department of Counselor Education develops exceptional and ethical mental health advocates, counselors, and counselor educators for ever-changing communities. Our MA programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, School Counseling, and our PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, contribute to the profession through the creation and dissemination of knowledge, skills, and attitudes appropriate for the development of ethical and culturally sensitive counseling professionals. Our programs continue to be nationally ranked with our Rehabilitation Counseling Program recognized as the nation’s 4th top program.  

By August 2026, prospective candidates must have an earned doctorate in Rehabilitation Counselor Education, Counselor Education, or Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program. 

1. Concentration or specialization in Rehabilitation, Vocational, or Career Counseling.

2. Evidence of potential for scholarly productivity, including publications in recognized rehabilitation, vocational, disability, counseling, career development, counselor education, or related journals. 

3. Evidence and/or potential for attracting external funding.

4. Experience in teaching undergraduate/graduate courses and supervising students in practica/internships. 

5. Be a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor [CRC], National Certified Counselor [NCC], and/or Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor [CCMHC] or be certification eligible.

1. Established teaching, research, and service record reflective of expected requirements for appointment at the rank of associate or full professor, respectively.

2. Success in procuring competitive national funding for training, employment, research, and/or implementation of interventions.

3. Experience teaching, supervising, and coordinating in a CACREP-accredited graduate program.

4. Experience in state/federal/tribal, or veteran administration, or corrections, or forensic rehabilitation service delivery.

5. Experience with applied clinical research. 

6. Experience contributing to a welcoming and respectful environment.