Assistant Professor in Counseling Psychology

Assistant Professor in Counseling Psychology, Department of PsychologyAbout the Position: The University of Alabama in Huntsville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Counseling Psychology. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and have an active research agenda. Research areas within Counseling Psychology are open; preference for candidates whose research complements new courses for the proposed M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The department’s strengths include industrial/organizational psychology, human factors, cognition, learning, and memory. We especially encourage applications from individuals with strong teaching skills and/or demonstrated professional development related to teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in areas such as Personality, Adjustment and Adaptation, Developmental, Introduction to Counseling Psychology, Assessment, Substance Abuse Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, The Helping Relationship, Crisis Intervention, and course(s) in the candidate’s area of expertise. In addition, the faculty member will supervise undergraduate and graduate students conducting research in their area of specialty.Required Qualifications:Earned Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology or a closely related field from an accredited institution.Demonstrated evidence of scholarly productivity or the potential for scholarly productivity (e.g., peer-reviewed manuscripts, presentations, external funding).Demonstrated evidence of ability to pursue a defined research agenda in Psychology.Demonstrated evidence of successfully mentoring Master’s and/or Ph.D. students in Psychology, or the potential for successful mentoring.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing graduate and undergraduate curriculum and programs.Experience teaching university students in online, hybrid, and/or face-to-face models, and/or significant professional development in teaching.Experience with placing and/or supervising trainees in clinical or counseling settings.Ability to collaborate with other units and colleagues within the university and the community.Experience seeking and/or securing grant funding. Active participation in professional organizations.Experience in developing, implementing, and building sustainable collaborative relationships with local mental health facilities, counseling centers, and related organizations.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Additional Information: The Department of Psychology offers two undergraduate degrees, a B.A. with a concentration in psychological services and a B.S. with a concentration in psychological sciences, as well as a 4+1 joint undergraduate and Master’s degree (JUMP). In addition, the department offers the M.S. in Experimental Psychology with an optional concentration in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Applied Experimental Psychology with concentrations in Human Factors and Applied Experimental Psychology (Ph.D. students minor in quantitative psychology). The department is also preparing to offer a M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Psychology department faculty focus on direct mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students. Faculty teach courses in many areas of psychology, including clinical, experimental, social, developmental, cognitive, biological, perceptual, and industrial/organizational, in addition to courses cross-listed with engineering.Rank and Salary: This is a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with rank, experience, and qualifications. An excellent and comprehensive benefits package is available.Appointment Date: Anticipated start date is Fall 2027.About the College: The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at The University of Alabama in Huntsville has nine departments, supporting sixteen bachelor’s degree programs, three master’s programs, one Ph.D. program, and five certificate programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Our college is housed across three separate buildings on campus, including the newly refurbished Morton Hall, with state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research and creative activity. Our class sizes are relatively small, and our faculty are committed to students’ success. Applicants may find more information about the College, the University, and Huntsville on the College’s website. About the University: Founded in 1969, The University of Alabama in Huntsville is one of America’s premier doctoral-granting, comprehensive universities known for addressing some of the world’s most critical technological challenges. UAH, a part of the University of Alabama System, offers an environment where students are able to explore, discover, create and communicate knowledge. UAH has eight colleges, more than 100 areas of study, and 17 high-tech research centers and institutes. Located in the heart of the Technology Hub of the South, UAH serves as the anchor tenant of the second-largest research park in the United States, Cummings Research Park. UAH boasts storied partnerships with Redstone Arsenal, NASA and the Department of Defense. The institution is a member of the Gulf South athletic conference. UAH is where technology and human understanding converge to prepare students to transform their future. Learn more about the University on the UAH website.About Huntsville: Defense, space, telecommunications, biotechnology, diversified manufacturing and a variety of emerging specialties provide challenging work in Huntsville, also known as the Rocket City. The area enjoys a favorable cost of living and quality of life in the Southeast. More than 1.2 million people reside in the Huntsville metro area, and it is now the largest city in Alabama. From outdoor recreational activities to an enhanced arts and entertainment community, Huntsville contributes to a wonderful way to live, work, and play. More information about our city is available on the City of Huntsville website.Application Procedure and Deadline: Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest (relating your experiences to the required/preferred qualifications and responsibilities of the position), curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, research statement, teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Three letters of recommendation will be requested for finalists. Please send application material to: Beth Hodges, Staff Assistant, Departments of Psychology and Sociology, at ejh0028@uah.edu. Please refer to the log number 27-28-425 when applying.Please direct any questions related to the position to Dr. Dan Morrison, Interim Chair, Department of Psychology drm0047@uah.edu (Chair of Selection Committee) or Beth Hodges, ejh0028@uah.edu. The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.