Boston University Wheelock College of Education
& Human Development

Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology

The department of Counseling Psychology and Applied Human Development within the Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Counseling Psychology. Competitive candidates will have a strong program of research and the ability to contribute to the practice and teaching of core courses in our APA-Accredited Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program and our Ed.M. Counseling program that includes three strands of specialization - Sport Psychology, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, and/or School Counseling. We are interested in candidates whose research programs and clinical training would complement our Wheelock Strategic Plan and Guidestar and expand, strengthen and/or amplify our expertise in one or more areas related to current research streams in our department. Of particular areas of interests, but not limited to, may include: research on mental health disparities, mental health interventions in sport and exercise settings, trauma-informed practices, career and vocational interventions, and/or equity and social justice.

The Counseling Psychology and Applied Human Development Department believes that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs. To that end, we are especially eager to have join our ranks a colleague who supports our institutional commitment to ensuring BU is inclusive, equitable, diverse, and a place where all constituents can thrive. Competitive candidates will demonstrate a background of engaged and collaborative scholarship, practice, and teaching that reflects a strong commitment to ensuring equity, diversity, and belonging as well as a strong commitment to decolonizing our curriculum in order to reflect on the unique histories, experiences, and challenges faced by marginalized individuals.

Boston University is a highly-ranked R1 university committed to educating its 36,000 students from more than 130 countries to be reflective, resourceful individuals ready to live, adapt, and lead in an interconnected world. Boston University is committed to generating new knowledge that benefits society. Recently, BU has made strong investments in launching the Center for Anti-Racist Research and a new interdisciplinary data center to build our capacity for using AI and Machine learning.

We are especially interested in candidates whose research and practice interests represent an intersection with one or more of our training areas and a critical area of research. For example, we are interested in a licensed (preferred) or license-eligible and who graduated from an APA- Accredited Counseling Psychology.

Responsibilities

● Teach graduate-level courses related to our doctoral program in counseling psychology and master’s degree program in counseling.

● Establish a strong program of grant-funded research

● Supervise graduate students in practicum placements and independent research.

● Be an engaged citizen in providing service to the department, college/university, and the profession.

This position begins 07/01/2025. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Required Skills

Required Qualifications

● Graduate from an APA-Accredited Counseling Psychology program and APA Accredited internship

Preferred Qualifications

● Licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts

● Supervision experience

● Research program shows potential for attracting extramural funding

Application Materials:

● Cover letter including statements of teaching, research, and service and describing suitability for the position. Candidates who substantively address their experiences, strengths, and opportunities for growth in building equitable and just education environments in partnership with schools and communities will receive strong consideration.

● Curriculum vitae

● Two recent publications or scholarly writing samples

● Three letters of recommendation

Applications should be submitted electronically tohttps://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28458

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _

BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.

Required Experience

Required Qualifications

● Graduate from an APA-Accredited Counseling Psychology program and APA Accredited internship

Preferred Qualifications

● Licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts

● Supervision experience

● Research program shows potential for attracting extramural funding

Application Materials:

● Cover letter including statements of teaching, research, and service and describing suitability for the position. Candidates who substantively address their experiences, strengths, and opportunities for growth in building equitable and just education environments in partnership with schools and communities will receive strong consideration.

● Curriculum vitae

● Two recent publications or scholarly writing samples

● Three letters of recommendation

Applications should be submitted electronically tohttps://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28458

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _

BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.