Assistant Professor - Counseling Psychology
About The Position
The Department of Psychology at Utah State University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Counseling Psychology. This role involves teaching, mentorship, and research activities, with a particular welcome for candidates whose research aligns with existing departmental strengths such as substance use assessment and intervention, evidence-based interventions, and/or health and health disparities. The successful candidate will join the APA-accredited Combined Clinical/Counseling Psychology Ph.D. specialization and contribute to undergraduate instruction. This is a nine-month academic year position, anticipated to begin in August 2027, and is not eligible for remote work.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Counseling (or Combined) Psychology, from an APA- or CPA-accredited program by the start date.
- Licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist in Utah.
- Evidence of potential for research productivity.
- Evidence of potential for an externally funded program of research.
- Evidence of potential to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentorship.
Nice To Haves
- Research expertise that complements or extends existing strengths in Psychology and the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences: substance use assessment and intervention, evidence-based interventions, or health and health disparities.
- Demonstrated potential to engage undergraduate and graduate students in research, professional, clinical, community-engaged, or other experiential opportunities that support their academic and career development.
- Potential for interdisciplinary collaboration across programs and departments campus-wide.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research and disseminate findings.
- Actively pursue external funding to support a program of research.
- Teach graduate and/or undergraduate classes, including clinical supervision.
- Mentor graduate students within the combined clinical/counseling psychology specialization.
- Contribute to emerging undergraduate programming and experiential learning opportunities related to behavioral health and applied psychological skills.
- Participate in specialization and department governance.
- Contribute service to the department, college, university, and profession.
Benefits
- Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
