Asst Professor- Counseling Leadership Advocacy & Design

Laramie, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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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.

At the University of Wyoming we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer please refer to UWs Benefits Summary.

JOB TITLE:

Assistant Professor in Counselor Education

JOB PURPOSE:

We are seeking to hire a dynamic counselor educator committed to excellence in teaching scholarship and service who brings a vision and passion for preparing excellent counselors and counselor educators. This position is for one 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Counselor Education program within the College of Education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

We expect all faculty at the University of Wyoming to be excellent teachings and be committed to innovative teaching approaches resulting in improved student learning. Faculty in the College typically teach five courses per academic year. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in academic scholarship (including grant writing and conducting/publishing/presenting research in counselor education) along with service within the university and to the profession.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

An earned Ph.D. in Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program (or degree conferral by time of appointment).
Post-graduate counseling experience.
A professional counseling license and/or certification; or license eligible in Wyoming.
Evidence of an emergent line of empirical research in counselor education.
Demonstration of (or clear potential for) excellence in teaching and student mentoring.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience and growing expertise in one or more of the following areas: substance abuse/addictions school counseling play therapy and trauma informed counseling.
Successful experience and interest in teaching across multiple instructional modalities including online and hybrid formats.
Experience and/or potential for meeting the land-grant mission of the university to support constituents across the state through outreach and development efforts.
Willingness and ability to support local and regional professional organizations through programing leadership and active participation.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

A cover letter explaining how you meet stated qualifications for the position and your professional goals in the areas of teaching scholarship and professional service;
A brief (no more than 2 page) statement of your teaching philosophy;
A brief (no more than 2 page) statement of your approach to counseling and supervision;
A brief (no more than 2 page) statement of your research plans accompanied by a recent scholarly publication or well-developed paper;
A current Curriculum Vitae;
A copy of your professional license (or evidence of license eligibility);
Unofficial transcripts; and
Contact information for four professional references who can speak to your qualifications for the position as outlined above.

The review of applications will begin on November 15 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

Qualified candidates may contract Dr. Brittney Phillips Chair of Search Committee at for more information regarding this position.

Due to a current system limitation you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. To ensure your application is complete we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However if youre experiencing any issues in doing so please send any additional application materials to and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.

WORK LOCATION:

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

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States as sponsorship for work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or email.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie a charming town of 30000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university helping to make it a leader in academics research and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorados Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramies beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region please visit

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