Title: Associate Professor (School Counseling)
Position Number:T
Hiring Unit: College of Education Department of Educational Psychology (EDEP)
Location: Manoa
Date Posted: November 20 2025
Closing Date: Continuous - application review begins December 6 2025
Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Tenure Track: Non Tenure Track
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: To begin approximately January 2026 pending position clearance and availability of funds; renewal subject to performance and availability of funds. Selectee is required to complete Title IX and other required training and must undergo and pass a criminal background check.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teach graduate courses in School Counseling and other courses in Educational Psychology as needed.
Mentor and advise students.
Serve as principal investigator on extramurally funded projects focused on student well-being and mental health services.
Publish in peer-reviewed academic journals.
Conduct literature and best practice reviews on school counseling and mental health services and educational research and evaluation topics in order to responsibly guide curriculum development.
Collaborate closely with stakeholders to develop student-centered curricula and experiential learning activities.
Conduct needs assessments and program evaluations on effects of curricula and programs on participating students.
Conduct and disseminate research related to student well-being.
Perform service to the department college and university.
Other duties as assigned.
Associate Professor Minimum Qualifications
An earned doctorate in School Counseling or closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing;
Minimum of four years of service as Assistant Professor or equivalent.
Experience teaching graduate students in school counseling or a related field.
A record of research achievement (publications grants) commensurate with time in field.
Leadership experience in school counseling programs.
Evidence of developing and conducting needs assessments and program evaluations.
Experience creating and implementing student-centered curricula and programs.
Understanding of mental health issues among K-12 students in Hawaii.
Experience working with various communities.
Desirable Qualifications
Evidence of successful grant procurement.
Leadership experience in program evaluation.
Evidence of successful in-person and online teaching.
Evidence of collaborations with the Hawaii State Department of Education and other community partners.
Evidence of scholarly activities related to student mental health or counseling.
To Apply: Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents to the online application. Applicants should submit 1) cover letter clearly addressing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications 2) curriculum vitae; 3) official graduate transcripts (copies acceptable; however official transcripts are required upon hiring); 4) names and contact information (including email address) of three (3) professional references; and 5) reprints of selected scholarly publications. Late incomplete or unreadable application materials will not be considered. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii and will not be returned.
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