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

University of Miami • Coral Gables, NE

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About The Position

The Department of Educational and Psychological Studies in the University of Miami’s School of Education and Human Development seeks a research-active assistant or associate professor for a tenure-track faculty position in its APA-accredited Counseling Psychology program. This nine-month faculty position begins August 15, 2027. The successful candidate will have broad counseling expertise, be able to teach across EPS programs, and demonstrate a strong commitment to research, teaching, and service. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology or a closely related field and be actively engaged in grant-funded research with the ability to establish and sustain a rigorous research program. Associate-level applicants must hold or be currently eligible for tenure at their current institution.

The position includes teaching and advising students across 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 has been accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1989 and prepares students as scholars and clinicians. The School of Education and Human Development is dedicated to promoting educational, psychological, and physical well-being across communities.

The University of Miami is a research university and one of the largest private employers in South Florida. It has more than 16,000 faculty and staff and was selected for membership in the Association of American Universities in 2023.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching portfolio, and contact information for three references through the University of Miami website. References will be contacted only for candidates advancing in the process, with advance notice to applicants. Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Applicants should be prepared to discuss strategies for promoting respect and collegiality. Questions may be directed to search chair Dr. Debbiesiu Lee.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Counseling Psychology or a closely related field.
• Actively engaged in grant-supported research.
• Two or more years of experience in graduate teaching, specifically teaching practitioner-oriented doctoral students.
• Experience advising and mentoring graduate students.
• Associate-level applicants must hold or be currently eligible for tenure at their current institution.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative and impactful research in Counseling Psychology or a 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, including advising Ph.D. and Ed.D. dissertations.
• Participate in departmental and university service activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree