Assistant Professor

The Department of Counseling Psychology at The University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the field of counseling psychology. We seek a candidate to contribute to the department's expertise in counseling psychology research to address pressing societal concerns. Preferred areas of research include: research methods in counseling psychology, counseling psychology professional issues, psychotherapy process and outcome research, psychology of work and the future of work, and scholarship that incorporates lifespan development and social context perspectives. Candidates with methodological expertise in novel qualitative and/or quantitative methods are especially encouraged to apply.

The desired candidates will have the ability to contribute to instruction and supervision in our PhD program in counseling psychology, M.S. program in counseling, and undergraduate instruction related to our cross-departmental major in Health Promotion and Health Equity. Candidates will be expected to contribute to training emphasizing scientist practitioner perspectives, possess competence to serve individuals currently underserved for mental health and wellness across treatment settings, and to uphold APA and ACA professional and ethical standards. Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate service in the field that has a specific focus in Counseling Psychology and/or components that are specific to the profession of Counseling Psychology.

Candidates should demonstrate (a) evidence of scholarly productivity commensurate with rank, including likelihood of external funding; and (b) strong competence in classroom instruction, counseling, and clinical supervision. Candidates who are licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in Wisconsin are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Counseling Psychology offers the MPCAC accredited master's degree (M.S.) in counseling and the APA-accredited doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in counseling psychology. The department is also a contributor (along with Rehabilitation Psychology and Kinesiology) to the collaborative, cross-departmental undergraduate major in Health Promotion and Health Equity.

The department's master's and doctoral programs are intended to provide a closely- integrated didactic experiential curriculum for the preparation of health service psychologists and mental health counselors. The doctoral degree consistent with the APA's scientist-practitioner model of training, emphasizes the integration of counseling and psychological theory and practice with substantive development of research skills in the domains encompassed by counseling psychology. The masters in science degree is MPCAC accredited and emphasizes service delivery, and its practica/internship components reflect that emphasis. The curriculum stresses knowledge and development of skills in individual and group counseling, consultation, research, ethics, multiculturalism, and career counseling. The department's mission is to foster growth, healing, and inclusion in teaching, research, and practice. Current department faculty have scholarly expertise in the following areas: psychotherapy processes and outcomes, educational and vocational development, community-engaged practices and systems-level healthcare interventions, child development and parent-child interactions, mindfulness and meditation-based interventions, and health psychology.

The Department of Counseling Psychology's Counseling Psychology Training Clinic (CPTC) offers no fee and sliding scale psychological services to UW-Madison students and Dane County residents. The clinic offers individual, family, and group therapy services and provides direct mental health support and outreach to UW-Madison students through an innovative community support partnership with University Health Services at UW-Madison.

The Department of Counseling Psychology is part of the UW-Madison School of Education, which is regularly ranked as one of the top Schools of Education in the nation. The School is proud of the outstanding breadth of its programs, with departments in Education, Health, and the Arts. The School views this broad range of programs as a tremendous strength. The UW-Madison School of Education is committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning, research and service by supporting and maintaining inclusive working and learning environments where all can flourish, and where the unique contributions of students, faculty, and staff from a broad range of perspectives, backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures are valued.

Duties include: research; teaching and advising graduate and undergraduate students; clinical training; and service to the university, the public, and the profession.

School of Education/Counseling Psychology

Negotiable

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

Candidates should have earned or be completing a PhD in Counseling Psychology

• Evidence of established research and scholarship
• Evidence of likelihood of success in securing external funding to support research
• Evidence of strong competence in classroom instruction, clinical supervision, and mental health interventions

• PhD in Counseling Psychology must be conferred by start date

Please click "apply now" and follow the instructions. You will be asked to create a profile and upload the following documents: (a) a letter of interest addressed to the search committee; (b) a curriculum vitae; (c) a statement describing your research, teaching, and clinical interests and qualifications; and (d) two or three (2-3) writing samples.

To ensure consideration, application materials must be received by November 1, 2025; however, this position will remain open and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Mindi Thompson

mnthompson@wisc.edu

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