Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Applied Psychology & Counselor Education en The Board of Trustees for the University of Northern Colorado

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 11/7/2025.

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 ourextended campus programs in Denver and Loveland. Responsibilities includeteaching graduate courses in our CACREP accredited master’s and doctoral degreeprograms (Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Couples, Marriage, and FamilyCounseling/Therapy; School Counseling; Counselor Education and Supervisionprograms).  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 othersand possess a commitment to diversity and social justice. Individuals fromunderrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The successfulcandidate may also supervise practicum students in our on-site training clinicor in external placements.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching graduate-levelcounseling courses.
• Experience supervisingpracticum and internship students in clinical or school settings.
• Evidence of effective academicadvising and mentoring of graduate students.
• Commitment to diversity,equity, and inclusion in counselor education.
• Record of service toprofessional organizations (e.g., ACA, ASCA, ACES).
• Active engagement in scholarlyactivities related to counseling or counselor education.
• Experience with CACREPaccreditation processes and standards.
• Experience collaborating withschools, community agencies, or clinical settings.
• Ability to contribute to programdevelopment and curriculum innovation.
• Experience mentoring doctoral students inresearch, 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. Recognizedas a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud tobe a HispanicServing Institution and to serve more than 44%  of our undergraduates who are the first in theirfamily 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!

EEO Statement
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ADA Accommodations
The University of Northern Colorado is committedto providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If yourequire reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewingor otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please directyour inquiries to 970-351-2718 or [email protected]. 

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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