"Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - COLS | Psychology - Clinical/Counseling Psychology"

Position Title:

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - COLS | Psychology - Clinical/Counseling Psychology

Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Department of Psychology in the College of Letters & Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of clinical or counseling psychology beginning August 2026. This is a full-time position with responsibilities for teaching undergraduate courses, and potentially graduate courses, depending on specialization; research; and service to the university and community. Research expertise should include any specialization within the fields of clinical or counseling psychology.

Job Details:

The successful candidate will be able to develop and teach clinically-oriented undergraduate courses (e.g., psychopathology, interviewing skills), an introductory course in psychology or general education, and courses within their specialization. In addition, the candidate will be expected to pursue an active research agenda that engages undergraduate students, results in publications, and contributes to advancing the department, the university, the profession, and society. The candidate will be expected to participate in service activities and embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion as a member of the university community. We have a number of graduate assistants available to support instruction and research efforts, a supportive university Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, and start-up funding is negotiable. Early career course load reduction to support research and other academic endeavors is potentially available.

Responsibilities:

Full-time teaching responsibilities (4 courses per semester) may include undergraduate courses in psychopathology, interviewing and psychotherapy techniques, and courses in the faculty member’s area of specialization, as well as an introductory course in psychology or general education. Research expectations include maintaining an active program of research in any area of clinical or counseling psychology with opportunities for undergraduate involvement. In addition, faculty members serve as advisors/mentors to students and are encouraged to engage students in undergraduate research or other scholarly and creative activities. Service responsibilities include committee service at the departmental, college, and university levels as well as participation in community and professional organizations as relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest.

Key Job Responsibilities:

The Department of Psychology

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum starting salary of $60,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications. UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D., Psy.D., or ABD in clinical or counseling psychology. Candidates who are ABD must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2026; if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2027 in advance of their first scheduled review.
• Evidence of potential for effective teaching.
• Evidence of potential for maintaining a strong program of research that involves students in meaningful ways.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated record of effective teaching.
• Demonstrated record of a strong program of research involving students in meaningful ways.
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of inclusivity.
• Training in evidence-based clinical interventions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills.

Education:

Ph.D., Psy.D., or ABD in clinical or counseling psychology. Candidates who are ABD must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2026; if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2027 in advance of their first scheduled review.

How to Apply:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Letter of Application stating interest and qualifications for the position
• Curriculum Vita
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position)
• Examples of Work/Representative Reprints
• Brief Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Brief Statement of Research Interests
• Name and contact information for three professional references (letters may be required at a later date)