Assistant Professor

Employer: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Location: Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Salary: Competitive Salary

Date Posted: Sep 10, 2025

Position Type: Faculty Positions, Education, Counselor Education, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Other Social & Behavioral Sciences, Psychology

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Category: Faculty

Job Profile: Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

Principal Duties:

Duties include: research; teaching and advising graduate and undergraduate students; clinical training; and service to the university, the public, and the profession.

Job Summary:

The Department of Counseling Psychology at The University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the field of counseling psychology. We seek a candidate to contribute to the department’s expertise in counseling psychology research to address pressing societal concerns. Preferred areas of research include: research methods in counseling psychology, counseling psychology professional issues, psychotherapy process and outcome research, psychology of work and the future of work, and scholarship that incorporates lifespan development and social context perspectives. Expertise in engagement with populations that have been historically underrepresented in scholarship and health interventions (e.g., veterans; Indigenous, immigrant, and refugee populations; cultural and linguistic minority populations; individuals across the developmental lifespan [e.g., children, adolescents, aging populations]; sexual and gender minority populations; low-income or economically marginalized populations) is preferred. Candidates with methodological expertise in novel qualitative and/or quantitative methods are especially encouraged to apply.

The desired candidates will have the ability to contribute to instruction and supervision in our PhD program in counseling psychology, M.S. program in counseling, and undergraduate instruction related to our cross-departmental major in Health Promotion and Health Equity. Candidates will be expected to contribute to training emphasizing scientist practitioner perspectives, possess competence to serve individuals currently underserved for mental health and wellness across treatment settings, and to uphold APA and ACA professional and ethical standards. Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate service in the field that has a specific focus in Counseling Psychology and/or components that are specific to the profession of Counseling Psychology.

Candidates should demonstrate (a) evidence of scholarly productivity commensurate with rank, including likelihood of external funding; and (b) strong competence in classroom instruction, counseling, and clinical supervision. Candidates who are licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in Wisconsin are encouraged to apply.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Duties include: research; teaching and advising graduate and undergraduate students; clinical training; and service to the university, the public, and the profession.

Department: School of Education/Counseling Psychology

Compensation: Negotiable

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates should have earned or be completing a PhD in Counseling Psychology
• Evidence of established research and scholarship
• Evidence of likelihood of success in securing external funding to support research
• Evidence of strong competence in classroom instruction, clinical supervision, and mental health interventions

Education: PhD in Counseling Psychology must be conferred by start date

How to Apply: Please click “Apply” and follow the instructions. You will be asked to create a profile and upload the following documents: (a) a letter of interest addressed to the search committee; (b) a curriculum vitae; (c) a statement describing your research, teaching, and clinical interests and qualifications; and (d) two or three (2-3) writing samples. To ensure consideration, application materials must be received by November 1, 2025; however, this position will remain open and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Contact Information: Nancy Jaeckle at nejaeckle@wisc.edu

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