Visiting Assistant Professor Counseling Psychology

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TheDepartment of Educational & Counseling Psychologyat the School of Education UAlbany is multidisciplinary and devoted to research teaching and service in the use of psychological principles to promote lifelong growth learning and development in multiple life roles and contexts. Four disciplines are represented in the department:Counseling PsychologyEducational Psychology and MethodologySchool Psychology andSpecial Education. The mission of the division of counseling psychology is to contribute theoretical and empirical scholarship that receives significant external recognition and support and to prepare culturally responsive scientists and practitioners capable of intervening to improve quality in multiple life domains including emotional relational educational work and health.

This position will be housed in the Division of Counseling Psychology within the Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology with teaching responsibilities in the APA-accredited Ph.D. program in Counseling Psychology and MPCAC-accredited Masters program in Mental Health Counseling and undergraduate counseling courses. Candidates should be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in one or more of the following areas: theories of counseling group counseling psychopathology vocational psychology assessment cultural diversity clinical practicum internship as well as other graduate counseling courses as needed. This position offers a one-year appointment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach a 3-3 undergraduate and graduate (Masters and Doctoral) course load
• Advise graduate students
• Participate in division department and school faculty meetings
• Participate in the admissions process
• Contribute to other division/department service activities as needed.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Supervises the following positions: N/A

Job Requirements:

• Candidates must be sensitive to the needs of and possess an interest in working in an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender race ethnicity religion nationality sexual orientation or identity disability status and protected veteran status.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity equity access inclusion and belonging relative to their role.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Counseling Psychology or equivalent from a college or University accredited by an accreditor recognized by the US Department of Education or by an internationally recognized accrediting organization by August 21 2026.
• Applicants must address in their applications their ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• Applicants must have documented experience plans and ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in varying modalities (in-person online and/or hybrid).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training and/or experience supervising practica.
• Licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in New York State.

Working Environment:

• Typical office/instructional environment.
• Online and in-person teaching.

Professional Rank and Salary Range:Visiting Assistant Professor (Academic-year appointment).

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