Counseling Psychology, Full-time CFS Professorial

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham Young University invites applications for a full-time Counseling Psychology and Special Education faculty position in Counseling Psychology, tenure-track equivalent. A Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology or related field is required, with licensure and APA accreditation knowledge.

Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching and research, and commitment to mentoring doctoral students. The appointment will be grounded in a relocation to Utah, with expectations to contribute to APA

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching graduate-level courses in counseling psychology content areas.
• Strong record or clear potential for high-quality research in counseling psychology.
• Experience mentoring and advising graduate students in field-based work and research.
• Demonstrated excellence in working as a counseling psychologist in clinical settings.
• Knowledge of APA accreditation requirements for counseling psychology programs.
• Licensed as a psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in counseling psychology.
• Mentor and supervise students in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral program.
• Conduct independent research.
• Ensure APA accreditation for the program.
• Active engagement in ongoing enhancement to improve program outcomes and student experiences.
• Support collaboration with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).
• Support university, college, and department goals and mission (see: https://www.byu.edu/about).

Skills

Teaching graduate courses

Research in counseling psychology

Mentoring graduate students

Clinical experience as a psychologist

APA accreditation knowledge

Licensed psychologist

Education

Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology or related field

Job description

Job Title

Counseling Psychology and Special Education - Counseling Psychology, Full-time CFS Professorial (Tenure-track equivalent)

Posting End Date

October 31, 2026

Last day to apply

Friday, October 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM (MST)

Position Start Date

June 1, 2027

Required Degree

Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology or related field

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching graduate-level courses in counseling psychology content areas
• Strong record or clear potential for high-quality research in counseling psychology
• Experience mentoring and advising graduate students in field-based work and research
• Demonstrated excellence in working as a counseling psychologist in clinical settings
• Knowledge of APA accreditation requirements for counseling psychology programs
• Licensed as a psychologist

Duties/Expectations

• Teach graduate courses in counseling psychology
• Mentor and supervise students in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral program
• Conduct independent research
• Ensure APA accreditation for the program
• Active engagement in ongoing enhancement to improve program outcomes and student experiences
• Support collaboration with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
• Support university, college, and department goals and mission (see: https://www.byu.edu/about)

Documents Required at the Time of Application

Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement to the faculty application.

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member:

• (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it \"bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel\" (Spencer W. Kimball).
• If you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
• All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.