3 Tenure-Track ASSISTANT PROFESSORS / Psychology & Counseling / UMKC School of Education, Social Work & Psychological Sciences

Hiring Department

UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY

SCHOOL of EDUCATION, SOCIAL WORK, and PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Department of Psychology and Counseling

The School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri-Kansas City seeks to hire three 9-month, tenure-track, benefits-eligible, Assistant Professors in the Department of Psychology & Counseling to begin in Fall, 2025.

The Department of Psychology & Counseling is a community of psychological scientists, practitioners, and educators who are dedicated to our students' academic and career success. Our Department has an undergraduate program in Psychology, a master's program in Counseling (accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council [MPCAC]), and a doctoral program in Clinical Psychology (accredited by the American Psychological Association [APA]). The School Counseling emphasis area within our master's program is accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Our Department also houses the Community Counseling and Assessment Services (CCAS) clinic, an in-house training facility that provides services to the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. We are excited to support and grow our graduate and undergraduate programs, and CCAS, through these three Assistant Professor positions.

There are 15 members on our faculty. Faculty actively collaborate with diverse community, school, mental health, and medical partners across the campus, region, and nation. Please visit our website for a full description of our Department, programs, faculty, and resources.

Job Description

The Department of Psychology & Counseling seeks colleagues who demonstrate potential for excellence in research, who will contribute to our three academic programs, and who show dedication to graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentoring. The candidates selected for these positions will join a collaborative group of faculty and staff. Successful candidates will cluster into one of three areas:

Assistant Professor Position #1: Counseling or Counseling Psychology (Open emphasis area): We are seeking candidates from any area of research and teaching specialization, but strong preference will be given to those with interests and experience in the area of Couples & Family counseling. Teaching opportunities within our MA program include: Theories & Techniques of Family Systems Therapy; Couples & Family Practicum; Theory & Methods of Sexual Counseling; and any of our core course offerings such as Introduction to Professional Counseling, Career Development, etc. Candidates must have a doctorate in Counseling Psychology or closely related field.

Assistant Professor Position #2: Counseling or Counseling Psychology (Open emphasis area) : We are seeking candidates from any area of research and teaching specialization, but strong preference will be given to those with applied research interests and interests in teaching across our core course offerings within the MA program, including: Introduction to Professional Counseling; Career Development; Assessment Methods in Counseling; and Theories of Counseling. Preference will be given to candidates who can contribute to our School Counseling emphasis area. Candidates must have a doctorate in Counseling Psychology or closely related field.

Assistant Professor Position #3: Psychology (Open emphasis area) : Area of research specialization is open, but a strong preference will be given to candidates with applied research interests in Cognitive or Clinical Psychology. We seek candidates with interests in teaching undergraduate and graduate Cognitive Psychology, undergraduate and graduate Statistics, and undergraduate Biopsychology. Candidates must have a doctorate in Psychology or a closely related social science discipline.

For these Assistant Professor positions, successful candidates will be expected to:

• maintain an active research program that contributes to the Department's commitment to encourage and respect diverse perspectives, foster social equity, and lead change through innovative research;

• maintain a record of peer-reviewed publications;

• seek and secure external funding as needed for sustained research productivity;

• mentor students, including as research supervisors for students within our Clinical Psychology PhD program;

• and provide service commensurate with the Assistant Professor rank.

We also expect our colleagues to contribute across our three academic programs, as well as teach classes in different modalities, such as in-person, blended, online synchronous, and online asynchronous.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a doctoral degree (awarded by 9-1-25). For the Positions #1 and #2, candidates must be licensed or license-eligible (LP, LPC, SCS) in Missouri.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with prior university teaching experience; a record of scholarship commensurate with the Assistant Professor rank; and for the two Counseling/Counseling Psychology positions, prior clinical supervision.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary is commensurate with credentials, experience, and demonstrated potential for success in externally funded research.

Full time [100% FTE], benefit-eligible, 9-month ranked academic appointments to begin Fall Semester 2025. Summer teaching is available.

Our academic schedules and workloads provide for a positive work/life balance.

Application Materials

For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs , click on Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 52636).

Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload it as a resume attachment. Limit the document name to 50 characters. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). The maximum file size limit is 11 MB. Required materials include:

a) letter of interest which identifies which of the three positions you are applying for;

b) a current Curriculum Vitae;

c) teaching evaluations (if available);

d) reprints or links to reprints for up to three publications;

e) current contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation will be requested for finalists.

Inquiries about the position may be directed to the Search Committee Co-Chairs, Dr. LaVerne Berkel ( BerkelL@umkc.edu ) and/or Dr. Kym Bennett ( kymbennett@umkc.edu ).

• If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu .

• Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

We will contact references and request educational transcripts for all candidates that advance to the finalist stage. The candidates hired for these positions will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until qualified candidates are hired.

Other Information

The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is the largest comprehensive, fully accredited university in the Kansas City area. As one of four universities of the University of Missouri system, it offers traditional and interdisciplinary programs and is designated as a high research activity university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Few urban universities have the depth and breadth of disciplines (ranging from Medicine to the Performing Arts) offered at UMKC.

To recast the institution's investment strategy and academic landscape, UMKC recently launched the newly designed School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences as part of its UMKC Forward initiative. The School prepares educators, educational leaders, mental health and human service providers, and researchers that engage in critical thinking, promote social justice, uphold ethical standards, empower communities, and embrace continuous learning and growth. Through excellent teaching, world-class research, and meaningful and deep engagement in and with the community, we will change the educational, mental health, and well-being landscape of Kansas City and beyond. With over 16,000 alumni, the School openly welcomes and supports all people who possess a broad range of backgrounds, life experiences, interests, and aspirations.

Community Information

UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with surrounding urban communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life.

Kansas City is a diverse and vibrant community with an affordable cost of living. Our UMKC campus is centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, (some great barbeque and ethnic cuisine!). As one of the largest cities in Missouri, we are home to national championship sports teams, a rich history of cultural arts and music, NASCAR racing, and a community that is very engaged with and supportive of our university initiatives. Our beautiful state has rolling hills, rivers, lakes, and long bike/hiking trails for those that enjoy time in the great outdoors. Kansas City offers something for everyone!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.

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