"Assistant Clinical Professor - Counseling Psychology"

Assistant Clinical Professor - Counseling Psychology

Posting Number: P2325F

Job Description Summary

About Auburn:
At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship, and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, a positive work environment, student engagement, and a thriving community.
Chartered in 1856, Auburn University holds a Carnegie classification of Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. The university also holds the Elective Classification for Community Engagement. Academic programs at Auburn enroll approximately 26,000 undergraduate students and 6,000 graduate students. Detailed information about the university can be found by visiting https://auburn.edu/.

Why employees choose Auburn:
Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama's best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts, and more.

POSITION: Assistant Clinical Professor.
This 12-month Assistant Clinical Professor position is in the Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling beginning in August 2026. 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 February 23, 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/.

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.

Minimum 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.

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

1. A letter of application for the position that speaks to the required and desired qualifications listed above
2. Curriculum vita
3. Names and contact information for three professional references

Salary Range: 80,000 - 90,000

Open Date: 02/05/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

References required for this position?: Yes

If yes, minimum number requested: 3