Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - COLS | Clinical/Counseling/School Psychology
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - COLS | Clinical/Counseling/School Psychology
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Position Title:
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - COLS Clinical/Counseling/School PsychologyJob Category:
FacultyEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Assistant ProfessorJob 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 counseling or school 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 specialization in clinical/counseling/school psychology.
Job Details:
The successful candidate will be able to develop and teach clinically-oriented undergraduate courses (e.g. psychopathology) and an introductory course in psychology or general education. Depending on specialization there is potential to teach clinically-oriented graduate courses as part of the School Psychology 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 members area of specialization; graduate courses in child psychopathology and counseling skills as part of the School Psychology Program; and an introductory course in psychology or general education. Research expectations include maintaining an active program of research in clinical counseling or school psychology with opportunities for undergraduate 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 candidates expertise and interest.
Department Information:
The Psychology Department at UW-Whitewater ( offers a Bachelors degree in psychology as well as M.S.E. and Ed.S. degrees in School Psychology through a NASP-accredited program. Faculty members in the Psychology Department have a broad range of expertise are actively involved in scholarly and community pursuits and share a common goal of supporting an inclusive and diverse working and learning environment. Our mission emphasizes scientific inquiry and critical thinking skills in our students. The Department boasts a variety of research spaces a distance-education classroom and access to technologies to support teaching and research.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Department:
The Department of Psychology
Compensation:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum starting salary of $60000 commensurate with the candidates education related experience and qualifications.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW Systems comprehensive benefit package review the UW SystemEmployee Benefits Brochure.
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. Psy.D. or ABD in clinical counseling or school 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 record of commitment to principles of inclusivity.
Training in evidence-based clinical interventions.
Research or clinical specialization in youth mental health.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Ability to interact respectfully with people with 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 counseling or school 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
Brief statement of teaching philosophy
Brief statement of research interests
Examples of Work/Representative reprints
Names and contact information for three professional references (letters may be required at a later date)
Copies of unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position)
Contact Information:
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem please contact us at or
For questions regarding this position please contact:
Christine Neddenriep Clinical/Counseling/School Psychology Search Co-Chair Department of Psychology
To Ensure Consideration:
Applications received byOctober 5th 2025are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the universitys 11500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs online and in person from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability inclusion and career development UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit supporting the universitys arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities a priority mission since the 1970s.
UW-Whitewaters campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee Madison and Chicago offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville a town of 60000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsins Park Place.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin ().
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept response to a public records request the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19 University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked prior to hire whether they have been found to have engaged in are currently under investigation for or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at .
EEO STATEMENT:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
