Visiting Assistant Professor - Counseling Psychology

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Faculty

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Department:
Counseling Psychology - 02306

Locations:
Albany, NY

Posted:
Jul 22, 2026

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type:
Full-time Temporary

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Position

The University at Albany is a Carnegie-classified Research 1 institution driven by academic excellence, pioneering research and scientific discovery, and service to community. UAlbany's world-class faculty experts and approximately 17,500 students are creating new knowledge in fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor engineering, atmospheric and environmental sciences, cybersecurity, public health, public administration and social welfare while deepening our understanding of our world through scholarship and creative activity in the social sciences and humanities.

As one of the most diverse public research institutions in the nation, the University is a national leader in public engagement, educational equity and social mobility. For over 180 years, UAlbany has molded bright, curious and engaged students and launched them toward success.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.

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.

Visiting Assistant Professor (Academic-year appointment).

Visa sponsorship is generally not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you may not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that UAlbany is not an E-Verify employer.

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