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The
University at
Albany is a Carnegie-classified Research 1 institution driven
by academic excellence, pioneering research and scientific
discovery, and service to community. UAlbany's world-class
faculty experts and approximately 17,500 students are
creating new knowledge in fields such as artificial intelligence,
semiconductor engineering, atmospheric and environmental sciences,
cybersecurity, public health, public administration and social
welfare while deepening our understanding of our world through
scholarship and creative activity in the social sciences and
humanities. As one of the most diverse public research institutions
in the nation, the University is a national leader in public
engagement, educational equity and social mobility. For over 180
years, UAlbany has molded bright, curious and engaged students and
launched them toward success.
Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the
University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the
Adirondacks.
Job Description:
The
Department of Educational & Counseling
Psychology at the School of Education, UAlbany, is
multidisciplinary and devoted to research, teaching, and service in
the use of psychological principles to promote lifelong growth,
learning, and development in multiple life roles and contexts. Four
disciplines are represented in the department:
Counseling Psychology ,
Educational Psychology and Methodology ,
School Psychology , and
Special Education . The mission of the division of
counseling psychology is to contribute theoretical and empirical
scholarship that receives significant external recognition and
support, and to prepare culturally responsive scientists and
practitioners capable of intervening to improve quality in multiple
life domains including emotional, relational, educational, work,
and health.
This position is open to the applications at the Assistant
Professor or Associate Professor level. Appointment rank will be
determined based on the successful candidate's qualifications,
experience, and record of accomplishment, consistent with
applicable University, School, and departmental policies and
criteria.
This position will be housed in the Division of Counseling
Psychology, within the Department of Educational and Counseling
Psychology, with teaching responsibilities in the APA-accredited
Ph.D. program in Counseling Psychology and MPCAC-accredited
Master's program in Mental Health Counseling. We seek a scholar
with an active and productive program of research, with a strong
promise of obtaining external funding; the area of research focus
is open, however should be consistent with the overall aims and
focus of the field of Counseling Psychology.
Candidates should be able to teach or oversee undergraduate and
graduate courses in one or more of the following areas: theories of
counseling, group counseling, behavior disorders, vocational
psychology, assessment, substance use treatment and prevention,
clinical practicum, and/or internship, as well as other graduate or
undergraduate counseling courses as needed. The ability to teach
core courses in psychology is desirable, although not required.
Candidates must be sensitive to the needs of and possess an
interest in working in an academic community that is diverse with
regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual
orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran
status.
Primary Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting innovative research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals; securing external funding to support programmatic research; strong teaching of undergraduate, doctoral, and master's courses (online and in-person); advising doctoral and master's students; chairing and serving on doctoral dissertation committees; presenting research at professional meetings; supervising doctoral-level practica at the University's training clinic and in…
community agencies and masters -level practica in community agencies; taking on or sharing leadership roles within the Division; and service to the Department, School, University, community, and profession.
Functional and Supervisory Relationships:
- Supervises the following positions: N/A
Job Requirements:
- Candidates must be sensitive to the needs of and possess an
interest in working in an academic community that is diverse with
regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual
orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran
status.
- Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and
equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
- Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity,
equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their
role.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Counseling Psychology or closely related
discipline from a college or University accredited by an accreditor
recognized by the US Department of Education or by an
internationally recognized accrediting organization by August 20,
2027.
- Record of published research requisite for an appointment as
Assistant or Associate Professor in the field of counseling
psychology
- Applicants must address in their applications their ability to
work with a culturally diverse population.
- Applicants must have documented experience and/or plans, and
ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in varying
modalities (in-person, online, and/or hybrid).
- Applicants must have a demonstrated potential for obtaining
external funding for their research.
- Applicants must have training and/or experience supervising
practica.
- Applicants must be licensed, or license eligible, as a
psychologist in New York State.
- Qualifications for Appointment at the Assistant Professor Rank
- Evidence of potential to develop and sustain an independent
program of research and scholarship, including peer-reviewed
publications or other scholarly products appropriate to career
stage.
- Evidence of potential to obtain external funding in support of
programmatic research.
- Qualifications for Appointment at the Associate Professor Rank
- A demonstrated, sustained record of peer-reviewed scholarship
and professional accomplishment appropriate for appointment at the
Associate Professor rank in counseling psychology.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, mentoring, and/or
supervision at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
- Demonstrated record of, or success in, applying for and/or
obtaining externally funded research support, as appropriate to the
candidate's area of scholarship.
- Evidence of professional, disciplinary, academic, or community
service and leadership appropriate to rank.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated success in securing externally funded grants.
Working Environment:
- Typical office/instructional environment
- Online and in-person teaching
Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Range: Assistant or Associate
Professor (Academic-year appointment), Salary commensurate with
experience
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Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV
institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an
Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts:
disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three
years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus
security policies. The University at Albany's Annual Security
Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking
this link
http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml
Pursuant to New York Labor Law 194-a, the University will not seek,
request, or rely upon an applicant's wage or salary history in
determining whether to interview, hire, or establish compensation
for an applicant. Applicants are not required to provide wage or
salary history information as a condition of employment
consideration. Salary history may only be verified in the limited
circumstances permitted by law.
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Please apply online via
http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=204071
Application Instructions:
Applicants MUST submit the following documents:
- CV
- Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications
and any of the applicable preferred qualifications.
- Contact information for three references
- Publication(s)
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