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INTRODUCTION

The Department of Educational Psychology in the Neag School of Education invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in counselor education at the rank of Associate/Full Professor, with the possibility of endowment. The successful candidate will be expected to teach appropriate courses in Counselor Education and maintain independent research programs and external funding to support research efforts in their areas of expertise. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to lead or contribute to interdisciplinary research grants/projects, produce strong peer-reviewed publications, and participate in outreach and service activities including support of the CACREP process. The endowed chair part of the appointment will be reviewed for continuation at five-year intervals.

The University of Connecticut’s Educational Psychology program is regularly ranked among the top of its kind in the nation, per U.S. News & World Report. With nearly 40 faculty members, the department is among the most productive at the University. In addition to the program in Counselor Education, the Educational Psychology department has programs in Research, Methods, Measurement, and Evaluation; Learning Sciences; Educational Technology; Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent Development; School Psychology; and Special Education.

The Neag School of Education is one of the top 25 public graduate schools of education in the nation and stands out as a major contributor to instructional and research excellence at the University of Connecticut. With academic departments dedicated to educational leadership, educational psychology, and curriculum and instruction, the Neag School also offers a five-year integrated bachelor’s/master’s program in teacher education and a one-year, post-baccalaureate teacher education program. 

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 14 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at UConn Health in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including more than 24,000 undergraduates and nearly 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities include teaching courses in the CACREP accredited school counseling program; advising graduate students; engaging in research, including securing external funding to support research efforts; supporting program maintenance and improvement efforts; and contributing to the program, department, school, University, and State through service and outreach.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Earned Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision or related field from a CACREP-accredited program.
2. Demonstrated ability to secure external funding.
3. Relevant counseling experience in K-12 settings.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Record of productivity and innovation in academic accomplishments as evidenced by publications and successful funding.
2. Established expertise and national leadership in Counselor Education.
3. Previous school counseling experience in K-12 public schools.
4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness and providing clinical supervision in an academic setting.
5. Membership and involvement in professional organizations such as ACA, ASCA, and/or ACES.
6. Active research program in the field of counselor education and supervision.
7. Strong scholarly record commensurate with the desired rank (Associate/Full), including a record of publishing research in peer-reviewed journals and a record of securing external funding.
8. Knowledge of the CACREP accreditation process.
9. Experience advising master’s and doctoral students.
10. Commitment to cultural diversity and social justice.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2025.  The successful candidate’s primary academic appointment will be at the Storrs campus with the possibility of work at UConn’s regional campuses across the state.  Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online to UConn Jobs at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs Search #498816 to upload the following additional application materials:

• A cover letter,
• Curriculum vitae,
• Research and scholarship statement (innovative concepts that will form the basis of academic career, experience in proposal development, mentorship of graduate students, etc.);
• Teaching statement (including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, commitment to effective learning, concepts for new course development, etc.);
• Commitment to diversity statement (including broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.);
• Sample journal articles or books
• Contact information (phone and email) for 3 – 5 references.

This position is expected to close on January 22, 2025. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Diandra Prescod, Search Chair, at diandra.prescod@uconn.edu.

For more information regarding the Department of Educational Psychology please visit the department website at http://epsy.education.uconn.edu.

This position will be filled subject to budgetary approval.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce.  The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner.  This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all.  We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.