Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Mental Health ...

Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Mental Health Counseling and Counseling PsychologyPosition Title: Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Mental Health Counseling and Counseling PsychologyScroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.Department: Counseling, School, and Educational PsychologyThe Graduate School of Education (GSE) at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, invites applications for 3 Full-Time Assistant Professor (tenure-track) positions in Mental Health Counseling and Counseling Psychology, in the Department of Counseling, School and Educational Psychology (CSEP). Candidates will be affiliated with both our Mental Health Counseling (MHC) Program accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) and our Combined PhD Program in Counseling Psychology and School Psychology (CPSP), accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).The GSE is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, justice, and inclusion through an engaged community of scholars who prioritize research, teaching, and community action that address educational, economic, social, and health disparities. CSEP is an interdisciplinary and collaborative department operating within a community-based, scientist-practitioner methodology. In this model, we produce cutting-edge research that informs students, scholars, and practitioners to build upon the strengths of diverse populations. Faculty demonstrate a commitment to creating a collegial academic environment characterized by equity, social justice, interdisciplinary collaboration and by ensuring that the research and practice mission of GSE contributes to local schools, agencies, and neighborhoods.Our mental health and counseling programs are expanding to address the mental health workforce shortage in New York State and beyond. We seek motivated, collaborative colleagues, eager to engage with others on research and grants, and whose scholarship will contribute to the department in one or more of the following areas:Social and structural determinants of health and mental health inequityCulturally responsive careProcess or process-outcome research in psychotherapy or counselingMental health in the workplaceAI-empowered innovations in psychotherapy or counselingClinical supervisionPriority status will be given to scholars who use critical and innovative approaches to transforming existing professional training, work, social, and/or health systems to ensure the well-being of all people particularly those from minoritized groups. Ideal candidates can make clear connections between their research, teaching, and service, and the needs of marginalized and/or underserved populations.Responsibilities include:Conduct exemplary research, commensurate with Research 1 tenure track faculty appointments, leading to the development of innovative ideas and publications in prominent scholarly outletsPursue extramural funding for research initiativesTeach two courses per semester at the graduate levelAdvise and mentor graduate students, including chairing and serving on doctoral dissertation committeesSupport efforts to recruit M.S. and Ph.D. studentsFulfill service responsibilities related to program, departmental, and university affiliationsAppointments are for a ten-month academic year beginning in the Fall 2025.For full consideration, please submit your materials by September 9, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.Outstanding Benefits PackageWorking at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.Minimum Qualifications:Earned doctorate in counselor education or counseling psychology or a closely related field by August 2025Research agenda focused on improving mental health access, quality, and policy through enhanced opportunities, implementation, training, and/or outcomesDemonstrated potential for research productivity via peer-reviewed scholarshipAbility to pursue and sustain externally funded research programPreferred Qualifications:Doctorate from an APA or CACREP-accredited programSuccessful graduate-level teachingExperience mentoring or working with racially minoritized individuals and/or communitiesLicensed or license-eligible as a Mental Health Counselor or Psychologist in the State of New YorkContact Information:Contact's Name: Clinical Associate Professor and Search Co-ChairContact's Email: [Contact Email]Contact's Phone: 716-645-1105Posting Dates:Posted: 08/01/2024Date to be filled: [Date]University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-05