Tenure Track Faculty Position in Counseling Psychology, Dept. of Educational and Psychological Studies, SEHD
University of Miami

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Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Counseling Psychology, Dept. of Educational and Psychological Studies, SEHD

University of Miami

The Department of Educational and Psychological Studies in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Miami is seeking outstanding research-active candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in our APA-accredited Counseling Psychology program. We invite applications from scholars with a strong commitment to research, teaching, service, and whose work has potential to make significant contributions to the field of Counseling Psychology. The successful applicant will have earned a Ph.D. in an APA-accredited program in Counseling Psychology. Doctoral students who are ABD at the time of application, and who would have completed their degree by August, 2025, are strongly encouraged to apply.

We welcome applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to high-quality research consistent with rank. Candidates must have strong potential to engage (Assistant) or be actively engaged (Associate) in grant-funded research and demonstrate the ability to establish and sustain a rigorous research program. We are especially interested in candidates whose research, teaching, and service are grounded in an appreciation of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who will maintain the high standards of excellence of the program.

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 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. Firmly committed to the foundational values of the discipline of counseling psychology, including its emphasis on prevention, optimal human development and the promotion of individual, family and community well-being, our program strives to prepare students who will make a difference in the world through research, scholarship, and reflective practice.

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. In addition, the University of Miami is comprised of a diverse and vibrant workforce and student body; applicants should be prepared to speak to strategies that promote and enhance a sense of belonging amongst diverse constituencies.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct innovative and impactful research in Counseling Psychology.
• 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 program in Counseling Psychology.
• 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.
• Contribute to the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the department and university.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in counseling psychology or a closely related field earned by August, 2025.
• Teaching experience at the university level.
• Experience advising and/or mentoring students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in graduate teaching, specifically experience teaching practitioner-oriented doctoral students (Associate).
• Experience advising and/or mentoring graduate students (Associate).
• Expertise in equity and inclusion, antiracism, and/or minority-serving institutions.
• Research and teaching experience with assessment.

Interested applicants should submit the following:

A letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a teaching philosophy statement, and contact information for three colleagues who can provide us with a reference. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 15, 2024. Click here to apply. The position will remain open until filled. Women, historically underrepresented populations, protected veterans, LGBTQIA+ people, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For questions or to discuss the position, contact search chair Dr. Lydia Buki (l.buki@miami.edu).

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, paid holidays, and much more.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Historically Underrepresented/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Faculty

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