Assistant Professor of Practice, Disability Psychoeducational Studies (Career-Track) (COE)

The University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies in the University of Arizona College of Education invites applications for a career-track, non-tenure-eligible Assistant Professor of Practice in Rehabilitation Counseling. The position combines teaching, student mentoring, and rehabilitation workforce development through an intergovernmental service agreement (ISA) with the Arizona Department of Economic Security’s Rehabilitation Services Administration (DES-AZRSA). The successful candidate will work with AZRSA and community partners to identify workforce learning needs and develop continuing education and professional development opportunities for rehabilitation personnel. The candidate will also teach, advise, and support students and non-matriculated AZRSA personnel in the Counseling degree program’s Rehabilitation Counseling emphasis. The appointment is eligible for promotion but not tenure.

The position is based at the University of Arizona’s Tucson campus. The expected start date is August 16, 2027. The position is full-time, with 40 hours per week and a 1.0 FTE. The salary is determined based on experience (DOE). Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in counseling or a closely related field by the start date.
• Professional experience in vocational rehabilitation, rehabilitation counseling, or closely related disability and employment services.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaborative problem-solving skills, including the ability to coordinate activities across university and agency settings.
• Possess or be eligible to obtain the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or demonstrated potential in assessing workforce learning needs and developing, delivering, or evaluating continuing education, professional development, or training for adult learners.
• Experience or demonstrated potential in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students, graduate students, or working professionals, including through online or hybrid formats.
• Experience with program development, program evaluation, program coordination, project management, budgets, grants, contracts, or related administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Principal Investigator for the ISA with DES-AZRSA and oversee its implementation and administration.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with DES-AZRSA leadership and personnel, university colleagues, and community partners to advance rehabilitation education, workforce development, and ISA goals.
• Resubmit five-year-cycle ISA proposals and assist with budget development and management, allocation of tuition support and stipends, recruitment and advising of AZRSA students, and completion of student and ISA documentation.
• Teach five courses annually, which may include ISA-related courses and other courses in the counseling programs; teaching assignments and term distribution are determined in consultation with program and department leadership.
• Advise and mentor AZRSA students and non-students and oversee their academic progress.
• Develop and update curricula to reflect student learning needs, rehabilitation practice, workforce priorities, and changes and trends in AZRSA and the profession.
• Collaborate on applied research and grant proposals that inform rehabilitation practice and workforce development.
• Participate in faculty meetings and serve on department, college, and university committees.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Life insurance and disability programs
• Sick leave and holidays
• University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
• Retirement plans
• Access to University of Arizona recreation and cultural activities
• Work-life programs

What This Job Offers

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