Open Rank Tenure-Track position (TT) in Counseling Psychology (ESCP)

Job Description

The University of Missouri (MU) Counseling Psychology program is searching for an individual to fill an open-rank tenure-track faculty position who shares the College’s commitment to quality research, excellent teaching, exceptional service to students and the profession, and to continuous quality improvement in an environment of civility and respect.

The APA-accredited Counseling Psychology training program emphasizes a scientist –practitioner model of training. Continuously accredited by the APA since 1953 and consistently ranked as one of the top Counseling Psychology programs in the country, we offer the M.Ed. (in school counseling, career counseling, and a dual degree Master’s program with NTNU in Taiwan) as well as the Ph.D. degree. We also have successful online programs including the Masters and Educational Specialist in Mental Health Practices in the Schools, M.Ed. in School Counseling, M.Ed. in Positive Coaching and Athletic Leadership, and certificates in Positive Psychology and Multicultural Education. We have international exchange programs with National Taiwan Normal University and Beijing Normal University and host international scholars (doctoral students and faculty at international universities) for short-term visits (1 semester, 1 year). The successful candidate will join a vibrant program and department. Our doctoral students are highly diverse with over 65% identifying as racial ethnic minority, international, or LGBT individuals. The program is affiliated with the Missouri Prevention Science Institute, the Missouri Prevention Science Institute , the National Center for Rural School Mental Health , the Boone County Schools Mental Health Coalition , the Family Access Center of Excellence , the MU Counseling Center , as well as the MU Career Center and has an award-winning national and international reputation in multicultural and cross-cultural work.

The successful candidate will have a strong research agenda that will enhance our existing expertise in prevention science , health disparities, and youth mental health in schools . The candidate would pursue their own line of scholarly research and build on existing track record and potential for securing external research funding. In addition, the new hire could complement our existing research programs to build on the profile of research related to broader needs in the field, including social justice, assessment, and psychological intervention research.

This position will be housed in the Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology (ESCP).

Appointments: Tenure-track, nine-month appointment beginning September 1, 2023

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Counseling Psychology or a related field by the time of appointment (anticipated September 1, 2023)
• Licensed or license-eligible (pending state-specific requirements) as a psychologist in the State of Missouri
• Experience teaching graduate-level courses in Counseling Psychology or related fields

Candidates will be evaluated on the following factors:

• Ability to pursue an active agenda of research and scholarship with demonstrated success in securing external funding
• Ability to teach graduate courses in counseling psychology, consistent with program and departmental instructional needs
• Ability to advise and mentor master’s and doctoral level students
• Ability to provide research supervision to graduate students in the Counseling Psychology program, and serve on dissertation committees for other students within the department
• Potential as a leader in coordinating training in the program
• Ability to provide service to the program, department, college, and the profession
• Expertise in multicultural/cross-cultural psychology
• Demonstrated commitment to enhancing diversity and social justice in the department/university

Anticipated Hiring Range

Highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications; excellent start-up package and benefits.

Application Materials

To Apply: Apply on-line at https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings . Upload (a) a letter of application in which candidates describe in detail their qualifications for the position, (b) evidence of scholarly quality and productivity, (c) evidence of teaching effectiveness (course syllabi, student evaluations, chair/advisor/peer reviews) (d) evidence of experiences in generating external funding, and (e) names and contact information for three reference in the Attachments section of the application. Your CV must be uploaded in the Resume/CV and Cover Letter section.

Application Deadline

Beginning Review Date: Formal review of applications will begin September 15, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.

Please contact Dr. Keith Herman, hermanke@missouri.edu , 573-355-1140 f or questions about the position.

Other Information

About ESCP: ESCP offers doctoral degrees in Educational Psychology, School Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and Statistics Measurement and Evaluation in Education , Measurement & Evaluation in Education. Master’s and Specialist degrees are offered in Educational Psychology, School Psychology, Counseling Psychology, School Counseling, and Career Counseling. More information on the department can be found at: https://education.missouri.edu/educational-school-counseling-psychology/ .

About the College: The University of Missouri College of Education & Human Development (Mizzou CEHD) prepares and supports professionals in education, information, lifespan, and intervention sciences that improve the quality of life and economic development for the people of Missouri, the nation and the world.

The college’s mission is fulfilled by taking a comprehensive, collaborative approach across a wide range of disciplines and professions, including educator preparation, leadership, counseling, early childhood education, special education, higher education, public policy, family and lifespan development, information sciences and technology.

The college is a national leader in the preparation of educators with its top-rated graduate degree programs and a teacher preparation program that emphasizes early hands-on field experiences for future teachers. There are more than 50,000 living alumni worldwide.

U.S. News & World Report ranked Mizzou CEHD 30th among public universities and 15th for online graduate programs. In the area of research, the college’s grant expenditures in FY 2020 totaled more than $21.5 million.

About MU and the Surrounding Community: MU is the oldest state university west of the Mississippi River and the largest of the four institutions in the University of Missouri System. In 1848, MU became the first public university in the nation to open a college specific to teacher preparation. Cultural diversity is an important goal supported by the Division, College, and MU.

MU is located in Columbia, a metropolitan community of approximately 130,000 which has been rated by Money Magazine, Men’s Journal and MSN.COM as one of the best places to live in the U.S. MU has a student body of over 34,000, and is designated as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University Extensive. MU is one of only six universities in the U.S. that is both the flagship and land grant institution housing medicine, veterinary medicine and law on the same campus. As an AAU member institution since 1908, MU is recognized as one of the top research and educational institutions in the nation.

This position provides an opportunity to work at a world-class research university in a beautiful and diverse setting that offers a high quality of life. There are numerous opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and Columbia has been recognized as a bike-friendly community. Both Kansas City and St. Louis are within a 90-minute drive offering the shopping and cultural opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Columbia has a very high quality public school system and provides many opportunities for art, culture and music enthusiasts.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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