Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Applied Psychology & Counselor Education

POSITION TITLE:  Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Applied Psychology & Counselor Education

COMPENSATION RANGE: 62,788.00 - 65,457.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Faculty

DEPARTMENT: Applied Psychology & Counselor Ed

TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/1/2026

BENEFITS: UNC’s Career Hub

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 12/1/2025.

Position Summary:

This position is full time, tenure-track in the Department of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education, located on our main campus in Greeley, Colorado with additional teaching in our extended campus programs in Denver and Loveland. Responsibilities include teaching graduate courses in our CACREP accredited master’s and doctoral degree programs (Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Couples, Marriage, and Family Counseling/Therapy; School Counseling; Counselor Education and Supervision programs).  The person in this position will serve in a nine-month contract. 

Job Duties:

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: teaching (60%), research (including dissertation research advising) 20%, and service (20%). Individuals should demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with others and possess a commitment to diversity and social justice. Individuals from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate may also supervise practicum students in our on-site training clinic or in external placements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Earned PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision from a CACREP Accredited Program. Licensed or License-Eligible as a School Counselor or Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Colorado.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching graduate-level counseling courses.
• Experience supervising practicum and internship students in clinical or school settings.
• Evidence of effective academic advising and mentoring of graduate students.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in counselor education.
• Record of service to professional organizations (e.g., ACA, ASCA, ACES).
• Active engagement in scholarly activities related to counseling or counselor education.
• Experience with CACREP accreditation processes and standards.
• Experience collaborating with schools, community agencies, or clinical settings.
• Ability to contribute to program development and curriculum innovation.
• Experience mentoring doctoral students in research, dissertation development, and scholarly writing.

Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognized as a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and to serve more than 44%  of our undergraduates who are the first in their family to attend college.  UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub, to learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

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ADA Accommodations
The University of Northern Colorado is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 970-351-2718 or human.resources@unco.edu. 

Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

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