About the Department

The Department of Counselor Education develops exceptional, ethical, just, and compassionate mental health counselors and counselor educators to work in diverse communities and schools as clinicians, advocates, catalysts for hope, facilitators of opportunity, and agents of change.

About Iowa City

Iowa City is one of the most livable cities in America, with a moderate cost of living, nationally ranked public schools and healthcare facilities, numerous recreation and leisure options, and a wide range of cultural and employment opportunities.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining the most talented faculty and staff, which involves providing opportunities for employees to “Build a Career and Build a Life” in the Iowa City area. The University offers several benefits to support faculty in achieving a healthy work/life balance including domestic partner benefits, family caregiving leave, and flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care. Learn more about local work/life resources, including dual-career support.