Job Description
Overview
POSITION:
Assistant Clinical Professor.
This 12-month Assistant Clinical Professor position is in the Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling beginning in August 2027. This faculty member will be hired to coordinate our minor in Counseling and support our Counseling Psychology PhD program with potential to contribute to the Counselor Education masters programs through courses cross-listed with Counseling Psychology. The university’s commitment to excellence is outlined in the Auburn University Strategic Plan (https://ocm.auburn.edu/strategic_plan/). Review of applications for the position will begin November 1, 2026; however, the search will remain open until the position is filled.
The Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling (SERC) is housed in the College of Education. The Counseling Psychology PhD program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The Counseling minor trains undergraduate students from numerous majors across campus and is rapidly growing. In addition, the SERC Department houses programs in Counselor Education and Special Education. Information can be found at https://education.auburn.edu/serc/.
Only candidates who have uploaded all the required documents will be considered. Additional materials may be requested at a later stage in the selection process.
Responsibilities
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach courses in the Counseling Psychology PhD program, with potential opportunities to provide clinical supervision to doctoral students.
Coordinate the undergraduate minor in Counseling, including teaching course(s) for the minor.
Contribute to program and departmental initiatives through service.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Earned PhD or PsyD (by start date) in Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program at the time of employment.
Evidence of potential to be an excellent graduate and undergraduate instructor.
Evidence of commitment to student engagement and success
Evidence of high competence in clinical practice (e.g., counseling, psychological assessment, clinical supervision).
Evidence of ability to engage in ethical practice in the preparation of psychology and counseling professionals.
Evidence of ability to contribute to program and departmental service.
Candidates must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time of appointment and continue working legally for the term of employment.
Desired Qualifications:
Administrative experience related to counseling and/or counseling psychology training.
Licensed as a psychologist.
Prior graduate teaching and/or clinical supervision experience.
Special Instructions To Applicants:
Please submit the following. Combine into one document if need be:
1. A letter of application for the position that speaks to the required and desired qualifications listed above.
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Names and contact information for three professional references
Candidates for this position must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time of
appointment.
For questions about the position, contact Dr. Brian McCabe ([contact details available in the full listing])
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
NA
Contract Type
Annual Appointment
Why Work at Auburn?
Overview
POSITION:
Assistant Clinical Professor.
This 12-month Assistant Clinical Professor position is in the Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling beginning in August 2027. This faculty member will be hired to coordinate our minor in Counseling and support our Counseling Psychology PhD program with potential to contribute to the Counselor Education masters programs through courses cross-listed with Counseling Psychology. The university’s commitment to excellence is outlined in the Auburn University Strategic Plan (https://ocm.auburn.edu/strategic_plan/). Review of applications for the position will begin November 1, 2026; however, the search will remain open until the position is filled.
The Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling (SERC) is housed in the College of Education. The Counseling Psychology PhD program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The Counseling minor trains undergraduate students from numerous majors across campus and is rapidly growing. In addition, the SERC Department houses programs in Counselor Education and Special Education. Information can be found at https://education.auburn.edu/serc/.
Only candidates who have uploaded all the required documents will be considered. Additional materials may be requested at a later stage in the selection process.
Responsibilities
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach courses in the Counseling Psychology PhD program, with potential opportunities to provide clinical supervision to doctoral students.
Coordinate the undergraduate minor in Counseling, including teaching course(s) for the minor.
Contribute to program and departmental initiatives through service.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Earned PhD or PsyD (by start date) in Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program at the time of employment.
Evidence of potential to be an excellent graduate and undergraduate instructor.
Evidence of commitment to student engagement and success
Evidence of high competence in clinical practice (e.g., counseling, psychological assessment, clinical supervision).
Evidence of ability to engage in ethical practice in the preparation of psychology and counseling professionals.
Evidence of ability to contribute to program and departmental service.
Candidates must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time of appointment and continue working legally for the term of employment.
Desired Qualifications:
Administrative experience related to counseling and/or counseling psychology training.
Licensed as a psychologist.
Prior graduate teaching and/or clinical supervision experience.
Special Instructions To Applicants:
Please submit the following. Combine into one document if need be:
1. A letter of application for the position that speaks to the required and desired qualifications listed above.
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Names and contact information for three professional references
Candidates for this position must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time of
appointment.
For questions about the position, contact Dr. Brian McCabe ([contact details available in the full listing])
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
NA
Contract Type
Annual Appointment
Why Work at Auburn?
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.