Asst Professor - Counseling Leadership Advocacy & Design

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Asst Professor - Counseling Leadership Advocacy & Design

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Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming. Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution, we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today!

Why Choose Us?

At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

JOB TITLE: Assistant Professor

JOB PURPOSE: The faculty member will provide methodological support for graduate students in the college. In addition, the successful candidate will maintain a scholarly research agenda and provide service to the program, school, college, university, and the profession.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The faculty member will be expected to teach master's and doctoral level courses in Educational Research, to include both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Furthermore, the faculty member will be expected to support graduate students throughout the college by serving on student committees. In the area of research, the faculty member will be expected to maintain an active publication agenda to include publications such as peer reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and/or presentations at conference venues related to educational research. Service expectations include but are not limited to collaboration with program faculty, college committees, university committees, and work with the profession.

Assistant professors shall hold a doctoral degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) and shall have demonstrated ability, through appropriate experience, to perform the functions of the position they are to hold.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctorate in Educational Research or related area, completion by date of hire
• Methodological expertise, specifically qualitative research, in educational research
• Experience and/or interest in teaching online
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly writing and research
• Interest in working with graduate students and faculty in a variety of disciplines
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Higher ed teaching experience
• Experience in consulting on research methods
• Demonstrated ability to develop collaborations across disciplines
• Participation in professional associations

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:

• Letter of interest in which minimum and desired qualifications are addressed
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Unofficial transcripts from graduate degree conferring institutions
• Philosophy of teaching (include copies of current teaching evaluations if available)
• Statement of research agenda (include copies of current publications if available)
• Contact information for four professional references

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 03/08/2026 will receive full consideration.

WORK LOCATION: On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.