"Clinical Assistant Professor, Counseling"

Job Details

The department of Education, Health, and Behavior Studies at the University of North Dakota is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor of Counseling. This is a 9-month, non-tenure track position contingent on availability of funding.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful applicant will receive a contract with an approximate distribution of 70- 80% teaching, 10% advising and supervision, and 10-20% service effort. Responsibilities for this position include:

• Teaching graduate courses, predominantly on-campus, in the Counseling master’s program and the Counseling Psychology doctoral program, with potential to teach one course a year online.
• Advising and mentoring graduate students.
• Serving on master’s scholarly or independent research project committees and doctoral dissertation committees, participating in graduate admissions and participating in comprehensive exam processes,
• Serving the program, department, college, university, community, and the profession as needed.

Successful applicants should have teaching and service interests that align with counseling psychology as a field. UND and the College of Education and Human Development value diverse perspectives and seek applicants who are committed to helping all students. The University of North Dakota is supportive of dual-career assistance both within the University and the local community. Please contact UND’s Recruiting Manager, Hannah Whalen (Hannah.Whalen@UND.edu), to explore dual-career opportunities.

Required Competencies

• Skills in graduate level teaching.
• Skills in supervision of clinical work (e.g., teaching counseling internship and counseling practicum).
• Skills related to graduate level academic advising.
• Strong organization skills and conscientiousness; ability to successfully navigate a workload comprised of teaching/supervision, advising, and other service-related tasks;
• Strong professionalism and interpersonal skills and ability to sensitively navigate issues of disagreement which may arise with students/supervisees;
• Strong commitment to multiculturalism and continued intrapersonal and interpersonal growth;
• Strong awareness of counseling ethical and legal obligations, and the ability to identify and manage instances of real or potential ethical dilemmas or infractions in supervising clinical work.
• Strong ability to utilize or learn relevant technology

Minimum Requirements

• Completed PhD or ABD by August 15, 2026 in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology or a closely related field.
• Licensed or licensed eligible psychologist in North Dakota.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. ***This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.***

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of PhD in Counseling Psychology or related fields by August 15, 2026.
• Experience or skills in providing clinical supervision.
• Experience or skills in advising or working with graduate students.
• Experience teaching or lecturing in graduate level counseling courses.
• Experience with ethical and legal practices in counseling.
• Experience with multiculturally informed teaching, supervision, and advising practices.

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by **1/20/2026** and include the following materials:

• A cover letter addressing essential and preferred qualifications
• Copies of graduate transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three professional references with complete contact information

The position is open until filled.