Clinical Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology

Job Details

• Req ID: 41090
• City: West Lafayette
• Position Type: 9-month, non-tenure clinical faculty appointment

Department

Department of Educational Studies
College of Education
Purdue University

Position Summary

The Department of Educational Studies within the College of Education at Purdue University invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure position, Clinical Assistant Professor in its APA-accredited counseling psychology doctoral program. We are seeking applicants who can contribute to our college’s vision of discovering and developing human potential through impactful research, teaching, and engagement.

Purdue University is classified as a “very high research activity” institution and has received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement classification from the American Council of Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses and supervise clinical practica within the counseling psychology program
• Maintain a 3:3 teaching load (3 courses in Fall semester, 3 courses in Spring semester)
• Engage in mentoring activities with students in the doctoral program
• Serve on program, department, and college committees
• Participate in College of Education activities, including:
  • Collaborations with faculty
  • Attendance at speaker series
  • Contribution to program and departmental meetings and activities

Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Hold an earned doctorate from an APA-accredited program in counseling psychology or a related field by the position start date
• Demonstrate evidence of effective teaching ability
• Be licensed or license-eligible in the State of Indiana

Preferred:

• Willingness to assume future leadership roles in the program

Clinical faculty at Purdue University are full members of the university faculty with multi-year contracts, promotion capabilities, and access to university resources and programming.

Salary

Salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Start Date

August 17, 2026

Application Procedure

Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter outlining qualifications, experience, and teaching philosophy
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information of three references

Letters of reference will be requested at the time an on-campus interview is extended.

Submission Instructions

All application materials must be submitted through Success Factors, but should be addressed to:

Xiang Zhou and Eric Deemer
Search Committee Co-Chairs
Department of Educational Studies
Beering Hall, 100 N. University Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907

xiangzhou@purdue.edu
edeemer@purdue.edu

Additional Information

• Background check required for employment
• Equal opportunity/equal access university

Posting Start Date

3/31/26

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