The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Counseling Psychology, with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a focus on Addictions Counseling. This role is based within the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts & Sciences.
What You'll Do
- Teach graduate courses in the MA Program in Counseling Psychology, including Addiction Counseling, Professional Identity and Ethics, Psychopathology over the Lifespan, Group Work and Counseling, Counseling Skills, and Practicum/Internship Supervision.
- Teach courses within your area of specialization and contribute to the undergraduate curriculum with courses such as Survey of Psychology, Statistics, or Research Methods.
- Conduct a program of scholarly research, supervise student research, and provide academic advising.
- Participate in program, department, university, and professional service.
What We're Looking For
- A doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology or a closely related area from an accredited university by the time of employment.
- Licensed or license-eligible in the State of Hawaiʻi as a Mental Health Counselor or Psychologist by the time of employment.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching and/or training.
- Documented ability to teach the courses listed under the duties.
- Evidence of research productivity and clear potential for developing a strong program of research in your area of expertise.
Nice to Have
- Documented excellence in teaching the courses listed under duties.
- Experience in mentoring graduate students.
- A strong research record evidenced by empirical publications in recognized scholarly journals or research grants in your area of expertise.
- Experience working with a diverse student body.
Team & Environment
This position is housed in the Department of Psychology within the College of Arts & Sciences, Social Sciences. The program is committed to multicultural, evidence-based, student-centered training with a mission to prepare students to help meet the mental health service needs of diverse populations in Hawaiʻi and beyond.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.
The University of Hawaiʻi is an Equal Opportunity Institution committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment.
