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

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reduction for employees and family members

Access to university recreation and cultural activities

Job summary

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA is seeking an Assistant Professor of Practice in Disability Psychoeducational Studies, focusing on clinical rehabilitation and mental health counseling. This role involves teaching, mentoring, and engaging in professional outreach.

The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral degree in a related field and have experience working with diverse populations. Comprehensive benefits include health insurance and tuition reduction.

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree from a CACREP-accredited or equivalent counselor education and supervision program.
• Work experience as a rehabilitation counselor and/or mental health counselor.
• Evidence of publications and a record of research related to rehabilitation, mental health, and counseling.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per academic semester.
• Recruit and mentor a diverse student body.
• Advise master’s degree students.

Skills

Expertise in clinical rehabilitation counseling

Ability to teach traditional and online courses

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish

Education

Doctoral degree from a CACREP-accredited program

Job description

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

Posting Number req26428

Department Disability Psychoeduc Studies

Department Website Link https://coe.arizona.edu/dps

Location Tucson Campus, Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona's College of Education invites applications for an academic career‑track faculty position in the Rehabilitation, Mental Health and Counseling (RMHC) degree programs within the Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies. Candidates should have expertise in clinical rehabilitation counseling and/or clinical mental health counseling, and a passion for teaching, supervision, and clinical practice. The RMHC programs include the Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, M.A. in Counseling (Clinical Mental Health Counseling or Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling), and B.S.E. in Rehabilitation Studies and Services. The M.A. in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling is nationally ranked; the Ph.D. emphasizes research and scholarship. All graduate programs are CACREP accredited until 2032.

The University of Arizona offers comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, sick leave, holidays, tuition reduction for employees and family members, retirement plans, and access to university recreation and cultural activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per academic semester.
• Recruit and mentor a diverse student body.
• Advise master’s degree students.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
• Engage in professional outreach at local and national levels.

Potential courses to teach (first year, subject to expertise and interests):

• SERP 460: Advocacy
• SERP 479A: Psychiatric Rehabilitation
• SERP 545: Multicultural Counseling
• SERP 563: Assessment in Counseling
• SERP 580: Medical Aspects of Disability
• SERP 584: Problems in Substance Abuse
• SERP 585: Career & Vocational Planning
• SERP 587: Disability & Lifespan Development
• SERP 588: Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling
• SERP 696E: Grant Writing
• SERP 694: Doctoral Advanced Practicum
• SERP 793: Doctoral Internship

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to develop and teach both traditional and online courses.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of student populations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree from a CACREP‑accredited or equivalent counselor education and supervision program.
• ABD candidates whose degrees will be completed by the start date will also be considered.
• Eligibility for or possession of appropriate credentials in clinical rehabilitation counseling and/or clinical mental health counseling.
• Work experience as a rehabilitation counselor and/or mental health counselor.
• Experience and potential for teaching in a clinical rehabilitation and/or clinical mental health counseling program.
• Evidence of publications, an established research agenda, and a record of research related to rehabilitation, mental health, and counseling.
• Interest and experience working in partnership with university centers, schools, post‑secondary institutions, government agencies, community groups, and businesses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background, expertise, and research that bridge clinical rehabilitation counseling and clinical mental health counseling.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish.

Employment Details

Rank Assistant Professor

FLSA Status Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Hours per Week 40

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Academic

Job Category Faculty

Benefits Eligible Yes – Full Benefits

Rate of Pay DOE

Compensation Type Salary at 1.0 FTE

Criminal Background Check Name‑based (non‑security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 1

Target Hire Date –

Expected End Date –

Contact Information

Marcela Kepic
[e-mail]

Application Dates

Open Date 7/2/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions

The position will begin preferably in January 2027 or August 2027.

This career‑track appointment is not eligible for tenure, but is eligible for promotions.

Submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter – outlining your qualifications for this position
• Current Curriculum Vitae – current and complete
• Name and contact information for three references (phone and email)

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