Assistant Professor - Counseling Psychology

Overview

We are seeking an outstanding candidate for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Counseling, School Psychology and Sport (CSPS) in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at the University of Massachusetts Boston to begin September 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be an innovative and equity-minded scholar engaged in research excellence with integrated scholarship across disciplines (e.g., counseling psychology, mental health counseling, school psychology, and/or sport) and will pursue evidence-based solutions benefiting individuals in high-need and urban communities.

The position favors a demonstrated interest in community-engaged research aligned with the college mission and university strategic plan.

Location:

UMass Boston, Campus: UMass Boston, Department:
Counseling, School Psychology & Sport. Pay Grade: 03. Date opened: 23 Sep 2025 Eastern Daylight Time. Applications Close: see below.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate from an APA-accredited Counseling Psychology program.
• Master’s degree from an accredited counseling or mental health program or related field.
• Licensed or license-eligible as a Licensed Psychologist/Health Services Provider in Massachusetts.

A note on program context:
The Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program is housed in CSPS and includes two APA-accredited doctoral programs, MPCAC- and NASP-accredited master’s and Ed.S. programs, and related programs as described in the original posting. The college highlights its national rankings and commitments to social justice, community engagement, and academic excellence. UMass Boston emphasizes diversity and inclusive practices in its student body and mission.

• Demonstrated teaching and leadership experience with socio-culturally diverse populations.
• A record or promise of high research productivity, including collaborative, interdisciplinary, community-engaged scholarship.
• Successful undergraduate and/or graduate teaching experience with inclusive approaches supporting student learning and development.
• Preference given to applicants with assessment experience and/or qualifications for teaching social psychology or other core psychology courses.

• Cover letter including a statement of research, teaching and leadership experience, and approach to supervision and alignment with our college mission.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information for five professional references.
• Representative publications.

UMass Boston expects to pay within an approximate range between $80,000 and $85,850 for this position. The final pay will be determined by the University based on all relevant factors when an offer is extended. Exceptional candidates may be considered for salaries above the published range in the interest of competitiveness.

Applications:
Please submit materials through the university application portal here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The materials include: (a) cover letter with research, teaching, and leadership experience and approach to supervision; (b) curriculum vitae; (c) five professional references; (d) representative publications. For questions, contact the Search Chair:
Sharon Horne, Ph.D. (Sharon.

Horne).

UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Reasonable accommodations for the hiring process are provided as needed. If accommodations are needed, please contact HR or .

Applications Close:
Please refer to the portal for the official closing date. This description reflects the information provided in the original posting and has been reformatted for clarity and compliance with formatting guidelines.

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