Assistant or Associate Professor in Counseling Psychology, Dept. of Educational and Psychological Studies, SEHD

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The Department of Educational and Psychological Studies (EPS) in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Miami is seeking an outstanding research-active assistant or associate professor for a tenure-track faculty position in our APA-accredited Counseling Psychology program. This is a nine-month faculty position that begins on August 15, 2027. We invite applications from scholars with broad expertise in counseling who can teach across EPS programs.  We seek a colleague with a strong commitment to research, teaching, service, and whose work has potential to make significant contributions to the field. The successful applicant will have earned a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology or closely related field. 

We welcome applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to high-quality research consistent with rank. Candidates must be actively engaged in grant-funded research and demonstrate the ability to establish and sustain a rigorous research program. Applicants for the position at the Associate level shall hold or be currently eligible for tenure at their current institution. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses and advising students across our doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate programs, advising Ph.D. and Ed.D. dissertations, and providing service to the program, department, and university.

The mission of graduate programs in counseling is to provide excellent preparation for research-based, professional practice in counseling through the integration of theory, research, and skills. The Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program at the University of Miami has been accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1989 and has a proud tradition of preparing students as scholars and clinicians. Consistent with the Mission Statements of the University of Miami and the School of Education and Human Development, our goals are to educate and nurture students, to produce knowledge, to support clinical services to our local communities, and to prepare the next generation of practitioners, leaders, researchers, and agents of change and well-being in the community. We strive to uphold the highest ethical principles and abide by the ethics codes of our relevant professional organizations. The School of Education and Human Development is comprised by a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to creating a center of excellence for the study and promotion of educational, psychological, and physical well-being across all communities.

The University of Miami is among the top research universities in the world and one of the largest private employers in South Florida. The University was selected for membership in the Association of American Universities in 2023. With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, community members, and people across the globe.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct innovative and impactful research in Counseling Psychology or closely related field.
• Publish research findings in top-tier peer-reviewed journals.
• Secure external research funding.
• Teach graduate courses in the master’s program in Mental Health Counseling and the doctoral programs in Counseling Psychology and Community Well-Being.
• Teach in the undergraduate programs in Community and Applied Psychological Studies and/or Data Analytics and Intelligence for Social Impact.
• Mentor and advise graduate students.
• Participate in departmental and university service activities.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in counseling psychology or a closely related field
• Actively engaged in grant-supported research
• Two or more years experience in graduate teaching, specifically experience teaching practitioner-oriented doctoral students.
• Experience advising and mentoring graduate students.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in the practice of counseling in multicultural communities.
• Experience with community-engaged and interdisciplinary research approaches.

 

Interested applicants should submit the following:

Interested applicants should submit 1) a letter of interest, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a teaching portfolio, and 4) the contact information for three colleagues who can provide us with a reference. Note that references will only be contacted for candidates advancing in the search process and applicants will be notified in advance before any references are contacted. These materials should be submitted electronically via the University of Miami website. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The University of Miami comprises a vibrant workforce and student body; applicants should be prepared to speak to strategies that promote respect and collegiality amongst its constituencies.

For questions or to discuss the position, please contact the search chair, Dr. Debbiesiu Lee - [email protected]

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Faculty