Assistant Professor

Job Description

The College of Education and the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Research seeks a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty member for the Counseling Psychology program, beginning August 17, 2026. The Counseling Psychology program is APA-accredited and emphasizes the development of professional competencies, a balanced scientist-practitioner training model, and the preparation of graduates for a wide variety of clinical and academic settings.

The Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Research and the College of Education are not currently offering any sponsor ships for this position.

The University of Memphis, an independently governed institution, is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as one of two public research universities and the only community engaged public university in Tennessee. Boasting 12 colleges and professional schools, the University serves a diverse population of 22,000 students; 5,000 of whom are enrolled in graduate programs. Strongly committed to its urban mission and outreach programs, the University of Memphis recognizes the important role played by faculty and administrators in fulfilling a comprehensive mission of research, education, and community outreach.

The Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Research (CEPR) offers five graduate certificates, five master's degrees, and three doctoral degrees in its three principal areas. The department's programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs and the American Psychological Association. The College of Education, with a faculty of over 75 full-time faculty positions, accredited by APA, CACREP, and CAEP is a leader in educator preparation.

The College is dedicated to fairness and respect for the dignity of each person and seeks to prepare students for careers as administrators, counselors, educators, leaders, practitioners, researchers, scholars, and teachers. For additional information please see the websites of the university, the college, and the department.

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. The University offers an excellent benefits package including healthcare and retirement. The position (code 10535) is a nine-month tenure track appointment with the possibility of summer teaching. The anticipated date of appointment is August 17, 2026.

Review of applications will begin on October 20, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications are to be submitted electronically at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applicants are required to upload (1) a letter of application, (2) a statement of scholarship (research and grants, if applicable), (3) a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, (4) a curriculum vitae, and (5) names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references.

Applicants will receive a confirmation number when all application materials are submitted. Address inquiries and nominations to Dr. Sara Bridges at sbridges.

Provide high quality instruction, pursue excellence in research/scholarship/creative activity, and contribute to meaningful service to the university. Contribute to the missions of teaching, research / scholarship / creative activity, and public service.

Documented evidence of ability in instruction, service, and research. Served six years at the rank of assistant professor. Exceptions to this minimum rank qualification can be approved by the provost. Documented evidence of high-quality professional productivity which is leading to national recognition in the academic discipline. Professional comportment consistent with the Faculty Code of Conduct.

• Earned doctoral degree (obtained by August 1st, 2026) in Counseling Psychology from an APA- accredited program

• Evidence of an emerging (Assistant) or established (Associate) research agenda and publication record

• Psychology licensure or license eligibility in the State of Tennessee (Desired)

• Evidence of funded grant awards or participation in funded projects

• Experience teaching graduate courses (in-person, online or hybrid format)

• Interest or experience in teaching cognitive and personality assessment

• Experience providing clinical supervision, including supervision of cognitive and personality assessment

• Interest in serving in the Training Director role (Associate)

Job Identification 533

Job Category Faculty

Degree Level Doctorate Degree

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 38152 (On-site)

Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN)

Hiring Range $70,000 - $72,000

Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Job Posting Category Full-Time Faculty