What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Counseling Psychology position at The University of Akron?
Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement Requirements. he Department of Psychology at the University of Akron (https://www.uakron.edu/psychology invites applications for a (tenure-track) Assistant Professor position starting in August 2027. We seek scholars who will lead collaborations among faculty, students, and community partners that address questions of well-being, public safety, and civic engagement.
We are seeking a teacher/scholar who will offer a strong contribution to UA through teaching, research, service, and collaboration. Within the broad focus of Counseling Psychology, we seek a scholar focused on teaching and researching Counseling Psychology content related to social justice, multiculturalism broadly defined, ethics, and clinical practica. This faculty will also assist with the development of a terminal master’s program in Counseling Psychology. It is also important that the successful candidate can effectively teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses and effectively advise/mentor graduate students in their research activities.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have a PhD in Counseling/Clinical Psychology, be licensed or licensed eligible, and teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses.
Preferred Qualifications
Applicants should demonstrate a program of research with the potential for external funding.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, Teaching Statement, and Research Statement, and three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin ? and continue until the position is filled. Direct inquiries to John Queener, queener@uakron.edu.
The Psychology Department
Within the University of Akron, the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, and the Department of Psychology, research, teaching, and service are central values. The successful candidate will join 13 full-time faculty with well-established doctoral programs in Counseling Psychology, I/O Psychology, and Adult Development and Aging. The I/O Psychology graduate program also offers a terminal M.A. degree, and the department offers a baccalaureate major in Psychology. The applicant for the current position will become a core faculty member in the Counseling Psychology Program, along with three other full-time, tenure-track faculty members. The Psychology Department's three established Doctoral programs in I/O Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and Adult Development and Aging have a synergistic relationship for curricula and research collaboration. More information about the psychology department is provided in the link below:
https://www.uakron.edu/psychology/ )
Additional Position Information
Teaching and Research Expectations:
We seek scholars who will lead collaborations among faculty, students, and community partners that address questions of well-being, public safety, and civic engagement.
Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application Deadline: August 30th, 2026.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt)
United States of America (Exempt)
Union Affiliation (if Applicable)
American Association of University Professors
For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Iron Bones
Email
ibones@uakron.edu
________________________________________________________________________
Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.
We are seeking a teacher/scholar who will offer a strong contribution to UA through teaching, research, service, and collaboration. Within the broad focus of Counseling Psychology, we seek a scholar focused on teaching and researching Counseling Psychology content related to social justice, multiculturalism broadly defined, ethics, and clinical practica. This faculty will also assist with the development of a terminal master’s program in Counseling Psychology. It is also important that the successful candidate can effectively teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses and effectively advise/mentor graduate students in their research activities.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have a PhD in Counseling/Clinical Psychology, be licensed or licensed eligible, and teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses.
Preferred Qualifications
Applicants should demonstrate a program of research with the potential for external funding.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, Teaching Statement, and Research Statement, and three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin ? and continue until the position is filled. Direct inquiries to John Queener, queener@uakron.edu.
The Psychology Department
Within the University of Akron, the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, and the Department of Psychology, research, teaching, and service are central values. The successful candidate will join 13 full-time faculty with well-established doctoral programs in Counseling Psychology, I/O Psychology, and Adult Development and Aging. The I/O Psychology graduate program also offers a terminal M.A. degree, and the department offers a baccalaureate major in Psychology. The applicant for the current position will become a core faculty member in the Counseling Psychology Program, along with three other full-time, tenure-track faculty members. The Psychology Department's three established Doctoral programs in I/O Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and Adult Development and Aging have a synergistic relationship for curricula and research collaboration. More information about the psychology department is provided in the link below:
https://www.uakron.edu/psychology/ )
Additional Position Information
Teaching and Research Expectations:
We seek scholars who will lead collaborations among faculty, students, and community partners that address questions of well-being, public safety, and civic engagement.
Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application Deadline: August 30th, 2026.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt)
United States of America (Exempt)
Union Affiliation (if Applicable)
American Association of University Professors
For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Iron Bones
ibones@uakron.edu
________________________________________________________________________
Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.