Assistant Professor, Counseling Psychology (MA/PsyD Program)

Asian American Psychological Association; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of St. Thomas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Counseling Psychology (MA/PsyD Program) starting September 1, 2027. The role is a full-time, 9-month faculty appointment within the Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP).

Emphasis on health equity, social justice, and inclusive practice. Responsibilities include teaching MA and PsyD students, engaging in scholarship and service locally and nationally, and contributing to curriculum in areas such

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required; ABD considered if degree completed by Sep 2027.
• Commitment to teaching a diverse student body with varied backgrounds.
• Ability to mentor and advise graduate students.
• Willingness to attend on-campus meetings and events regularly.

Responsibilities

• Teach and advise MA and PsyD students
• Engage in scholarship and service at school, university, and community levels

Education

Doctoral degree (PsyD, PhD) from APA-accredited Counseling Psychology/Clinical Psychology/School Psychology program or related discipline

Job description

Assistant Professor, Counseling Psychology (MA/PsyD Program) (20 views)

The Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of St. Thomas invites applications for a tenure-track faculty member. The position is a full-time, 9-month position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning September 1, 2027. The GSPP welcomes candidates who are committed to the mission of the college, which centers on health equity and social justice, being in solidarity with underrepresented and marginalized populations, and creating a culture of belonging. We are particularly interested in applicants with professional experience in assessment and intervention across the lifespan. We welcome applications from candidates from a variety of specialties, particularly when their expertise complements existing curriculum and creates new opportunities for students. Teaching responsibilities may vary depending upon the candidate’s backgrounds and interests, and could include coursework in any or all of the following areas: Introductory, Advanced, or Developmental Psychopathology, Lifespan Development, Child & Adolescent Assessment and Intervention, Measurement, Personality and Cognitive Assessment, Trauma and Counseling, Health Psychology, and Geropsychology. Part-time consultation and clinical practice are encouraged, consistent with our practitioner-scholar model. Previous experience with accreditation processes, training, and other administrative work is also valued.

The GSPP is housed within the interdisciplinary Morrison Family College of Health. The GSPP aims to train practitioner-scholars who integrate the science of psychology with self-reflective practice; think systemically and developmentally; and provide ethical, inclusive, and culturally sensitive services to advance the common good. The GSPP community is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that actively seeks and values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty. This includes diversity in cultures, values, and experiences; diversity in perspectives including theoretical models, “ways of knowing” and associated scholarly paradigms; and diversity in ways of healing and engaging in professional practice. Faculty, staff, and students in the GSPP strive to uphold a collegial and supportive culture.

Responsibilities

• Teach and advise MA and PsyD students
• Engage in scholarship and service at the school, university, and community levels.

Required qualifications:

• Have earned a doctoral degree (PsyD, PhD) (U.S. or foreign equivalent degree) from an APA-accredited Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or School Psychology program or from a related discipline; alternatively, ABD will be considered. A completed doctorate is preferred, but applicants who will complete their degree by September 2027 will be considered We are particularly interested in candidates committed to teaching a student body with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.
• Commitment to mentor, advise, and teach graduate students in both a practitioner-oriented MA Program and an APA-accredited practitioner-scholar doctoral program in Counseling Psychology.
• Be willing to attend on-campus meetings and events on a regular basis.