Assistant Professor of Practice, Disability Psychoeducational Studies; Career-Track; COE

Assistant Professor of Practice, Disability Psycho-educational Studies (Career-Track)

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. We are seeking candidates with expertise in the areas of clinical rehabilitation counseling and/or clinical mental health counseling. We are searching for an individual with a passion for teaching, supervision, and clinical practice.

Our faculty place a high value on collaboration, collegiality, cooperation, mutual respect, and shared responsibility. We are looking for an individual who brings enthusiasm, leadership, and a deep commitment to academic excellence, within the scholar-practitioner tradition.

The RMHC degree programs consists of the (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 5th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The Ph.D. degree has a high expectation of research and scholarship among the faculty, students, and graduates consistent with our R1 institutional designation.

The B.S.E. degree is a hands-on, applied degree to prepare advocates and human service specialists with a comprehensive knowledge of the rehabilitation process. The M.A. and Ph.D. degrees are accredited by CACREP until 2032.

The University of Arizona is situated in beautiful Tucson, Arizona. The Tucson community is surrounded by mountains, hiking trails, natural recreation areas, and exudes a warm Southwestern atmosphere. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members;

retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

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: 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 record of research related to rehabilitation, mental health, and counseling. Interest and experience working in partnership with key stakeholders, such as 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.

Assistant Professor

Career-Track (CT)

Exempt

Full Time

40

1.0

Academic

Faculty

Yes - Full Benefits

DOE

Salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

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Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

The position will begin preferably in January 2027 or August 2027. This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure, but is…