Assistant Professor - School Counseling (0085187 & 0082827)

University of Hawaii•Honolulu, HI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Hawai‘i’s College of Education, Department of Educational Psychology, is hiring two full-time, permanent, tenure-track Assistant Professors in School Counseling. The positions are based at Manoa, with an appointment beginning in August 2027 or soon thereafter. The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. One selectee may be appointed as Director of School Counseling in an 11-month role for a one-year term, renewable annually. The Director oversees program administration, accreditation, and strategic growth. The other position will coordinate and support the program’s practicum and internship components. Appointees must complete the College of Education New Faculty Orientation during their first year, pass a criminal background check, meet mandatory training and compliance requirements, and maintain an on-campus presence. The faculty members will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in School Counseling and Educational Psychology; contribute to program planning, assessment, recruitment, admissions, and retention; advise and mentor students; coordinate field experiences; and support accreditation and partnerships with schools and counseling organizations. They will also maintain an active research and scholarly publication program and provide service to the department, college, university, and community. Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in Counselor Education, Mental Health Counseling, Educational Psychology, Psychology, or a closely related field. ABD applicants may be considered if the degree is conferred by the date of hire. Applicants must have at least one year of experience as a school or mental health counselor, expertise working with students from varied populations, and evidence of research or scholarly productivity in school counseling or a related area.

Requirements

An earned doctorate in Counselor Education, Mental Health Counseling, Educational Psychology, Psychology, or a closely related field from a recognized college or university; ABD candidates may be considered if the degree is conferred by the date of hire.
At least one year of experience as a school or mental health counselor.
Expertise working with students from varied populations.
Evidence of research or scholarly productivity in school counseling or a related area.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Excellent strategic and analytical thinking skills for problem-solving and decision-making.
Complete the College of Education New Faculty Orientation in the first year, pass a criminal background check, fulfill mandatory training and compliance requirements, and maintain an on-campus presence.

Nice To Haves

Licensure as a school counselor.
At least one year of experience teaching graduate students in school counseling or a related field.
At least one year of experience mentoring and supervising students in school counseling field settings.
Evidence of successful teaching across a range of school counseling courses.
A demonstrated history of successful leadership outcomes in higher education or other educational institutions.
Evidence of successful teaching of online or hybrid courses in higher education.
Strong working knowledge and understanding of established professional codes of ethics and best practices.
Understanding of current issues facing school counseling in Hawai‘i.
Evidence of partnerships with school and community organizations.
Evidence of scholarly activities related to counseling.
Publications and grant funding related to a research agenda.

Responsibilities

Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate classes in School Counseling and Educational Psychology in face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid formats, as determined by departmental needs.
Plan and implement the School Counseling program, including developing course syllabi, course scheduling, and program assessments.
Coordinate field practicum and internship placements, and prepare and supervise field practicum supervisors.
Plan and implement program recruitment, admission, and retention efforts.
Advise and mentor School Counseling students.
Hold regular in-person office hours to support student learning and engagement.
Maintain alignment with state and national accrediting agencies and complete accreditation processes, including documentation and report preparation.
Coordinate with the Office of Student Academic Services (OSAS) to submit students’ completion data.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and colleagues.
Facilitate partnerships with local schools and school counseling organizations.
Attend in-person departmental and college meetings.
Maintain an active program of research, scholarly activity, and publications in the area of specialization.
Perform service to the department, college, university, and community.
Perform other duties as assigned.
If appointed Director of School Counseling, oversee program oversight, administration, accreditation, and strategic growth.
For the second position, coordinate and support the practicum and internship components of the program.