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Visiting Assistant Professor of Counseling
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:
Visiting Assistant Professor
Job Duties:
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program in the Department of Psychology, Professional Counseling, and Neuroscience is inviting applications for a visiting professor (9-month) position. The fully online position is scheduled to begin in August of 2026. Visiting faculty positions include teaching (24 credits or 6 courses per year). The successful candidate will have an earned or anticipated doctorate in counseling or counselor education by May of 2027, experience teaching across the curriculum in CMHC, experience supervising clinical mental health students, and demonstrated experience in online education (synchronously and asynchronously).
Responsibilities:
Teaching courses in the graduate program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (80%)
Service to the Program and Department, the College, UW-Parkside, the profession, and the community (20%)
Essential Knowledge and Abilities:
- Knowledge and ability to teach core courses in clinical mental health counseling at the graduate level online.
- Knowledge and ability to conduct research and scholarly activities within a chosen specialty of clinical mental health counseling.
- Knowledge and ability to conduct clinical supervision of students in graduate clinical mental health counseling program.
- The position is not responsible for money or university funds of accounts which hold financial information.
- Ergonomic requirements: sufficient mobility and dexterity to move around office, campus and community. Ability to work with keyboard, mouse and monitor. Ability to attend meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences.
- Equipment to be used on the job: laptop or desktop computer, printer, copier, projector, telephone including voice mail and FAX.
Department:
Clinical Mental Health Counseling program
within the Department of Psychology, Professional Counseling, and Neuroscience
Compensation:
$65,000.00
Location:
Remote
Required Qualifications:
- Doctorate or anticipated doctorate (e.g. doctoral candidate) in counseling or counselor education with expectation of completion by May of 2027.
- Experience teaching online asynchronous courses.
- Experience providing clinical supervision to clinical mental health counseling students.
- Research and scholarly activity in clinical mental health counseling.
- Experience working with students and staff from culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Licensed as a professional counselor, or training license will be considered.
Education:
Doctorate or anticipated doctorate (e.g. doctoral candidate) in counseling or counselor education with expectation of completion by May of 2027
How to Apply:
To apply, click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload your resume and cover letter. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please submit all materials with application by May 31, 2026. Later submissions may be reviewed at the Search Chair's discretion. Hiring decisions are made based on departmental needs, course availability, and candidate qualifications.
Contact Information:
Barbara Hasper, Administrative Assistant
hasper@uwp.edu
262-595-2314
Legal Notices and Important Information
Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.
Reasonable Accommodations
It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.
Parkside Crime Statistics Report
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.
Transcript Requirement
Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Position Title:
Visiting Assistant Professor of Counseling
Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:
Visiting Assistant Professor
Job Duties:
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program in the Department of Psychology, Professional Counseling, and Neuroscience is inviting applications for a visiting professor (9-month) position. The fully online position is scheduled to begin in August of 2026. Visiting faculty positions include teaching (24 credits or 6 courses per year). The successful candidate will have an earned or anticipated doctorate in counseling or counselor education by May of 2027, experience teaching across the curriculum in CMHC, experience supervising clinical mental health students, and demonstrated experience in online education (synchronously and asynchronously).
Responsibilities:
Teaching courses in the graduate program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (80%)
Service to the Program and Department, the College, UW-Parkside, the profession, and the community (20%)
Essential Knowledge and Abilities:
- Knowledge and ability to teach core courses in clinical mental health counseling at the graduate level online.
- Knowledge and ability to conduct research and scholarly activities within a chosen specialty of clinical mental health counseling.
- Knowledge and ability to conduct clinical supervision of students in graduate clinical mental health counseling program.
- The position is not responsible for money or university funds of accounts which hold financial information.
- Ergonomic requirements: sufficient mobility and dexterity to move around office, campus and community. Ability to work with keyboard, mouse and monitor. Ability to attend meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences.
- Equipment to be used on the job: laptop or desktop computer, printer, copier, projector, telephone including voice mail and FAX.
Department:
Clinical Mental Health Counseling program
within the Department of Psychology, Professional Counseling, and Neuroscience
Compensation:
$65,000.00
Location:
Remote
Required Qualifications:
- Doctorate or anticipated doctorate (e.g. doctoral candidate) in counseling or counselor education with expectation of completion by May of 2027.
- Experience teaching online asynchronous courses.
- Experience providing clinical supervision to clinical mental health counseling students.
- Research and scholarly activity in clinical mental health counseling.
- Experience working with students and staff from culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Licensed as a professional counselor, or training license will be considered.
Education:
Doctorate or anticipated doctorate (e.g. doctoral candidate) in counseling or counselor education with expectation of completion by May of 2027
How to Apply:
To apply, click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload your resume and cover letter. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please submit all materials with application by May 31, 2026. Later submissions may be reviewed at the Search Chair's discretion. Hiring decisions are made based on departmental needs, course availability, and candidate qualifications.
Contact Information:
Barbara Hasper, Administrative Assistant
hasper@uwp.edu
262-595-2314
Legal Notices and Important Information
Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.
Reasonable Accommodations
It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.
Parkside Crime Statistics Report
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.
Transcript Requirement
Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Assistant General Counsel
Align your legal credentials to J-1 categories
The Trainee category fits legal professionals within five years of graduating or gaining post-degree experience. The Specialist category suits those with at least one year of specialized legal expertise. Clarify which category your background supports before approaching host employers.
Document your bar admission and legal training history
Host legal departments need to verify that your training plan adds measurable skills beyond what you already hold. Prepare a detailed chronology of your admitted jurisdictions, prior legal roles, and practice area focus before any sponsor reviews your DS-2019 application.
Search for J-1-receptive legal employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. employers actively open to J-1 exchange visitors in legal roles. Searching by role type surfaces in-house teams and law firms with prior J-1 hosting experience, saving you outreach to employers unfamiliar with the program.
Confirm the host employer will sign a training plan
Before accepting an offer, verify that the legal department will complete and sign a formal training plan with your designated sponsor organization. Without an approved training plan, no DS-2019 can be issued, regardless of how strong your credentials are.
Check for a two-year home residency requirement
J-1 Trainee and Specialist participants whose program is government-financed or whose home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may face a two-year home residency requirement before switching to H-1B or green card status. Confirm your obligation with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Negotiate a start date that accommodates DS-2019 processing
Sponsor organizations typically need four to six weeks to review your training plan and issue the DS-2019. Build that window into your offer negotiation so your legal department isn't expecting you on-site before your documentation is complete.
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Find Assistant General Counsel JobsAssistant General Counsel J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Assistant General Counsel roles?
Most international legal professionals in Assistant General Counsel positions qualify under the Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you're within five years of your law degree or equivalent post-degree experience. Specialist applies if you have at least one year of specialized legal expertise and are not primarily a recent graduate. Neither category is suited for candidates seeking long-term employment rather than structured professional training.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an Assistant General Counsel position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or IIE, not the hiring employer. The law department or company where you'll work is the host organization. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, monitors your training plan compliance, and acts as the official point of contact with the State Department throughout your program.
How do I find U.S. legal employers open to hosting J-1 exchange visitors?
Migrate Mate lets you search U.S. employers and roles filtered by visa-type openness, including J-1 sponsorship, so you can identify in-house legal teams with relevant hiring history. Targeting employers who have hosted J-1 participants before significantly shortens the onboarding conversation, since those legal departments already understand the training plan and DS-2019 requirements.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Assistant General Counsel J-1 participants?
It can. If your J-1 program is funded by your home government, the U.S. government, or if your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may be required to return home for two years before applying for H-1B status or permanent residence. Legal professionals from countries with active skills list designations should confirm their obligation with the designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since a waiver process exists but is not guaranteed.
What does a J-1 training plan need to cover for a legal role?
The training plan, typically filed on Form DS-7002, must outline the specific legal skills you will develop that you could not gain in your home country, the phases of your training, the supervision structure, and measurable performance benchmarks. For Assistant General Counsel positions, this often covers substantive areas like U.S. corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, or litigation support. The host employer's legal department and the designated sponsor review and co-sign the plan before the DS-2019 is issued.
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