Assistant Professor (TT), Counseling Psychology

Cogdop; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Akron invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Counseling Psychology starting August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses and mentor students while advancing research on social justice, multiculturalism, ethics, and clinical practica.

The appointment includes service, collaboration with community partners, and involvement in developing a terminal master's program in Counseling Psychology within the Department

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a PhD in Counseling/Clinical Psychology, be licensed or licensed eligible, and teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses.
• Advise and mentor graduate students in their research activities.
• Foster collaborations among faculty, students, and community partners addressing well-being, public safety, and civic engagement.
• Assist with development of a terminal master's program in Counseling Psychology.

Skills

Teaching & mentoring

Collaborative research

Curriculum development

Community partnerships

Education

PhD in Counseling/Clinical Psychology

Job description

Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement Requirements. The Department of Psychology at the University of Akron (https://www.uakron.edu/psychology) invites applications for a (tenure-track) Assistant Professor position starting in August 2027. We seek scholars who will lead collaborations among faculty, students, and community partners that address questions of well-being, public safety, and civic engagement.
We are seeking a teacher/scholar who will offer a strong contribution to UA through teaching, research, service, and collaboration. Within the broad focus of Counseling Psychology, we seek a scholar focused on teaching and researching Counseling Psychology content related to social justice, multiculturalism broadly defined, ethics, and clinical practica. This faculty will also assist with the development of a terminal master's program in Counseling Psychology. It is also important that the successful candidate can effectively teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses and effectively advise/mentor graduate students in their research activities.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD in Counseling/Clinical Psychology, be licensed or licensed eligible, and teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants should demonstrate a program of research with the potential for external funding.

Within the University of Akron, the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, and the Department of Psychology, research, teaching, and service are central values. The successful candidate will join 13 full-time faculty with well-established doctoral programs in Counseling Psychology, I/O Psychology, and Adult Development and Aging. The I/O Psychology graduate program also offers a terminal M.A. degree, and the department offers a baccalaureate major in Psychology. The applicant for the current position will become a core faculty member in the Counseling Psychology Program, along with three other full-time, tenure-track faculty members. The Psychology Department's three established Doctoral programs in I/O Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and Adult Development and Aging have a synergistic relationship for curricula and research collaboration. More information about the psychology department is provided in the link below:

https://www.uakron.edu/psychology/

Compensation:

The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Deadline:

We will begin reviewing applications September 30, 2026