Counseling Psychology Teaching Assistant Professor

The Department of Education and Human Services invites applications for a non-tenure-track and non-tenured Teaching Assistant Professor with a specialization in Counseling Psychology, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. This academic-year position is a renewable, fixed term, non-tenure track, full-time position. The initial term of appointment is three (3) years.

Candidates must have an earned PhD, PsyD, or EdD in Counseling Psychology or a closely related field by the date of employment. Candidates must be a licensed psychologist in PA or license-eligible in PA and must be eligible for all state-mandated clearances, including FBI Federal Criminal history, Record (Act 114), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check (Act 34), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), and Tuberculosis clearance by the date of employment. Candidates must have successfully completed at least one prior teaching experience (including a teaching assistantship, co-teaching).

The Individual Hired Will Be Expected To

• Teach courses equivalent to 9 credits in fall and 9 credits in spring semesters (typically three 3-credit courses per semester).
• Provide leadership of the on-campus M.Ed. Mental Health Counseling Program, including maintenance of accreditation.
• Advise students in the M.Ed. Mental Health Counseling program.
• Meet individually with students as needed, and provide mentoring and guidance regarding clinical training and career development.
• Attend Program Meetings and Departmental Meetings.
• Recommend updates to the program manual and training materials as needed, and provide input and feedback to the overall training of students.
• Participate in student remediation, when needed.
• Participate in student admissions.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service.
  
  

While the position is not tenurable, Teaching Assistant Professors who develop excellent records in the areas of teaching and service are expected to become eligible for consideration for promotion to the rank of Teaching Associate Professor, and ultimately to the rank of Teaching Full Professor.

The Counseling Psychology Program, housed in the College of Education’s Department of Education and Human Services, offers a doctorate in Counseling Psychology as well as master’s degrees in Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and International School Counseling. Signature areas of the Counseling Psychology program include multicultural issues and social justice, counseling process/outcomes and supervision, international counseling, school counseling, vocational counseling, early childhood, and training issues. Program faculty have established strong research and service partnerships in the Lehigh Valley, including our Community Voices Clinic. Additional information about the Counseling Psychology program is available at: https://ed.lehigh.edu/academics/counseling

Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Prof. Vanesa Mora Ringle and Prof. Grace Caskie, co-chairs of the search committee, at vmoraringle@lehigh.edu and caskie@lehigh.edu.

Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. Recognized among the nation's highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for over 7,500 students. Lehigh University has some 5,800 undergraduates, 1,800 graduate students, and nearly 600 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA, a vibrant and historic area. Over 840,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia.

Qualifications

Candidates must have an earned PhD, PsyD, or EdD in Counseling Psychology or a closely related field by the date of employment. Candidates must be a licensed psychologist in PA or license-eligible in PA and must be eligible for all state-mandated clearances, including FBI Federal Criminal history, Record (Act 114), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check (Act 34), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), and Tuberculosis clearance. Candidates must have successfully completed at least one prior teaching experience (including a teaching assistantship, co-teaching).

Application Instructions

• Review of applications will begin on March 16, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit their materials at https://apply.interfolio.com/182143. Candidates should submit the following materials:
• Cover letter, highlighting the candidate’s fit with the position
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement that describes the candidate’s instructional philosophy and courses that the candidate would want to teach or develop
• A statement on Contributions to Lehigh’s Principles of Our Equitable Community that describes how your experiences, knowledge, and skills prepare you to effectively contribute to a learning and research community that holds these principles at its core (the Lehigh ADVANCE Center’s guide for understanding and preparing such statements is available here)
• Names and contact information for three references (letters will be required for finalists)
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national origin (including shared ancestry), pregnancy or related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse academic community and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to this mission. Lehigh University provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner benefits, and supports faculty members’ work/life balance.