Visiting Assistant Professor - Counseling Psychology

Location: Albany, NY Category:
Faculty Job Type: Full-time Temporary Posted On:
Wed Jul 22 2026

Job Description:

The Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology at the School of Education, UAlbany, is multidisciplinary and devoted to research, teaching, and service in the use of psychological principles to promote lifelong growth, learning, and development in multiple life roles and contexts. Four disciplines are represented in the department:
Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology and Methodology, School Psychology, and Special Education. The mission of the division of counseling psychology is to contribute theoretical and empirical scholarship that receives significant external recognition and support, and to prepare culturally responsive scientists and practitioners capable of intervening to improve quality in multiple life domains including emotional, relational, educational, work, and health.

This position will be housed in the Division of Counseling Psychology, within the Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, with teaching responsibilities in the APA-accredited Ph.D. program in Counseling Psychology and MPCAC-accredited Master's program in Mental Health Counseling, and undergraduate counseling courses. Candidates should be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in one or more of the following areas: theories of counseling, group counseling, psychopathology, vocational psychology, assessment, cultural diversity, clinical practicum, internship, as well as other graduate counseling courses as needed.

This position offers a one-year appointment.

• Teach a 3-3 undergraduate and graduate (Master's and Doctoral) course load
• Advise graduate students
• Participate in division, department, and school faculty meetings
• Participate in the admissions process
• Contribute to other division/department service activities as needed.

• Supervises the following positions: N/A

• Candidates must be sensitive to the needs of and possess an interest in working in an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

• Doctorate in Counseling Psychology or equivalent from a college or University accredited by an accreditor recognized by the US Department of Education or by an internationally recognized accrediting organization by August 21, 2026.
• Applicants must address in their applications their ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• Applicants must have documented experience, plans, and ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in varying modalities (in-person, online, and/or hybrid).

• Training and/or experience supervising practica.
• Licensed, or license eligible, as a psychologist in New York State.

• Typical office/instructional environment.
• Online and in-person teaching.

Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Range: Visiting Assistant Professor (Academic-year appointment).

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