Assistant Professor, Disability Psychoeducational Studies; Career-Track

Overview

Position Highlights
The University of Arizona's College of Education invites you to apply for an academic career-track faculty position in the Rehabilitation, Mental Health and Counseling (RMHC) degree programs within the Department of Disability and Psycho-educational Studies in the College of Education.

Position details
The RMHC degree programs consist of: (1) Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, (2) M.A. in Counseling with specializations in either Clinical Mental Health Counseling or Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, and (3) B.S.E. in Rehabilitation Studies and Services. The M.A. degree specialization in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling is currently ranked 10th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The Ph.D. degree has a high expectation of research and scholarship consistent with our R1 designation.

The B.S.E. degree is hands-on and applied. The M.A. and Ph.D. degrees are CACREP-accredited until 2032.

The University of Arizona is situated in beautiful Tucson, Arizona. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; tuition reduction for employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to recreation and cultural activities; and more. The position will begin in August 2026.

• Teach four courses per academic semester.
• Recruit and mentor a varied student body.
• Advise and mentor master’s degree students.
• Actively participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
• Engage in professional outreach at local and national levels.
• Potential courses to teach (depending on expertise):
  • SERP 460:
    Advocacy
  • SERP 479A:
    Psychiatric Rehabilitation
  • SERP 545:
    Multicultural Counseling
  • SERP 563:
    Assessment in Counseling
  • SERP 580:
    Medical Aspects of Disability
  • SERP 584:
    Problems in Substance Abuse
  • SERP 585:
    Career & Vocational Planning
  • SERP 587:
    Disability & Lifespan Development
  • SERP 588:
    Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling
  • SERP 696E:
    Grant Writing
  • SERP 694:
    Doctoral Advanced Practicum
  • SERP 793:
    Doctoral Internship

• Ability to develop and teach both traditional and online courses.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of student populations.

• Possess an earned doctoral degree from a CACREP-accredited or equivalent counselor education and supervision program.
• A.B.D. close to completion of degree by start date will also be considered.
• Possess or be eligible for appropriate credentials in clinical rehabilitation counseling and/or clinical mental health counseling.
• Work experience as a rehabilitation counselor and/or mental health counselor.
• Experience and potential for teaching in a clinical rehabilitation and/or clinical mental health counseling program.
• Evidence and potential for publications, established research agenda, and a record of research related to rehabilitation, mental health, and counseling.
• Interest and experience working in partnership with key stakeholders (e.g., university centers, schools, post-secondary institutions, government agencies, community groups, businesses).

• Background, expertise, and research that bridges the practices of clinical rehabilitation counseling and clinical mental health counseling.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Rank Assistant Professor

Tenure Information Career-Track (CT)

FLSA Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Academic

Job Category Faculty

Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay DOE

Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Contact Information for Candidates
Marcela Kepic
mkepic

Open Date 1/6/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant The position will begin in August 2026.

Applicants Must Submit The Following Three Documents

• Cover Letter - Outlining your qualifications for this position
• Current Curriculum Vitae – Current and complete
• Name and Contact Information of THREE References (phone and email)

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