Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
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United States
Employment
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Posted
Oct 16, 2026
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Tenure Track, Assistant Professor Mental Health Counseling and Counseling Psychology
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Posting Details
Position Information| Position Title | Tenure Track, Assistant Professor Mental Health Counseling and Counseling Psychology |
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| Department | Counseling, School and Educational Psychology |
| Posting Number | F260057 |
| Posting Link | https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62936 |
| Employer | State |
| Faculty Appointment Term | Term |
| Position Type | UUP Faculty |
| Bargaining Unit |
| Fiscal Year | 2026-2027 |
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| Position Summary | The Graduate School of Education (GSE) at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, invites applications for one Full-Time Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position 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 an inclusive community of engaged 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:
We encourage applications from 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 outlets.• Pursue extramural funding for research initiatives.• Teach two courses per semester at the graduate level.• Advise and mentor graduate students, including chairing and serving on doctoral dissertation committees.• Support efforts to recruit M.S. and Ph.D. students.• Fulfill service responsibilities related to program, departmental, and university affiliations. Appointments are for a ten-month academic year beginning the Fall of 2027. The Search Committee will accept applications until the position is filled. For best consideration, please submit your materials by August 20, 2026 Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work authorization. The University at Buffalo is New York State’s flagship public university. A premier center for graduate and professional education, UB is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, placing it among the leading research-intensive public universities in the United States with faculty acknowledged in the U.S. and abroad as leaders in their fields. The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic university community committed to teaching and working in an affirming, just, and inclusive environment. Potential applicants who share this goal, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. Being a part of the University at Buffalo community. 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. Learn more:
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| Minimum Qualifications | • Earned doctorate in counselor education or counseling psychology or a closely related field by August 2027 • Demonstrated potential for research productivity via peer-reviewed scholarship • Ability to pursue and sustain an externally funded research program |
| Preferred Qualifications | • Doctorate from an APA or CACREP-accredited program • Successful graduate-level teaching • Licensed or license-eligible as a Mental Health Counselor or Psychologist in the State of New York |
| Prodig+ | |
| Executive Position | |
| Physical Demands | |
| Driving Requirements | This position will never drive a university owned vehicle. |
| Salary Range | Competitive |
| Additional Salary Information | |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Campus | South Campus |
| Posting Alerts | |
| Special Instructions Summary | To apply, please submit: • A cover letter that includes a description of (a) relevant qualifications for the position and (b) research, teaching, and advisement interests, and © how your scholarship, teaching, or service experiences address equity and inclusivity. • A sample publication or other demonstrations of research productivity • Curriculum vitae |
| Additional Information | |
| Is a background check required for this posting? | No |
| Background Check Notification |
| Contact's Name | Dr. Amy Reynolds |
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| Contact's Pronouns | |
| Contact's Title | Professor and Search Chair |
| Contact's Email | [email protected] |
| Contact's Phone | 716-645-1112 |
| Posted | 07/27/2026 |
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| Deadline for Applicants | Open Until Filled |
| Date to be filled |
| Number of References Required | 3 |
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| Reference Cutoff Date | |
| Instructions to Applicant |
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What will be the highest level of education attained by the time of employment?
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Sample Publication
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