Indiana University Bloomington

School of Education

Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology

 Assistant or Associate Professor Position

Indiana University Bloomington, the flagship campus of Indiana University and a leading research-intensive institution, is accepting applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in the Counseling and Counseling Psychology programs within the Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology, housed in the School of Education. This will be a full-time, tenure track, 10-month appointment (beginning 08/1/2025). The successful candidate will join the core faculty of the Counseling and Counseling Psychology programs.

We invite applicants who have a demonstrated high-quality research program commensurate with their rank. Candidates should also be actively engaged in grant-funded research or demonstrate a strong potential for obtaining grant funding in the future. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research, teaching, and service emphasize diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice (DEIJ)—consistent with our program’s statement of multicultural aspirations—and who will uphold our program’s high standards of excellence. We value candidates with experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and with a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrecognized students. Applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.

 Key responsibilities of the position include:

·       Conduct high-quality research and disseminate it in peer-reviewed journals and other venues.

·       Apply for internal and external funds to support research.

·       Teach and supervise graduate and undergraduate courses in the department.

·       Mentor and advise graduate students.

·       Participate in departmental and university service activities.

·       Contribute to the promotion of DEIJ within the department and university.

Minimum required qualifications:

·       Doctorate in counseling psychology or a closely related field earned by start date.

·       Proven record of peer-reviewed published scholarship commensurate with their rank.

·       Proven record of externally funded research or potential for externally funded research.

·       For candidates applying for the Associate-rank position: Evidence of effective graduate or undergraduate teaching, advising, and mentoring.

Preferred qualifications:

·       Although area of specialty is open, we prefer applicants whose research and teaching complements or extends our program’s emphasis on DEIJ.

·       Licensed or license eligible in the state of Indiana.

·       We are especially interested in applicants who have expertise in teaching psychological or cognitive assessment.

Program Information

The Counseling and Counseling Psychology Programs are housed within the Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology. The Counseling programs include an undergraduate major, undergraduate minor, MPCAC-accredited master’s programs in mental health counseling (mental health and addictions tracks), and an APA-accredited Ph.D. program in counseling psychology. We are committed to training ethically and multiculturally oriented counseling professionals and psychologists who identify with our social justice mission.

More information about each of the counseling programs can be found at https://education.indiana.edu/programs/graduate/index.html

Application Procedures

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 14, 2024, and continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2025. Applicants should upload the following materials to: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/25119

(1)  A cover letter addressing their interest in the position.

 (2)  A current curriculum vitae.

 (3)  A statement detailing how they meet the qualifications and their ability to meet the key responsibilities.

 (4)  Contact for three references. References will not be contacted without the applicant’s prior knowledge.

Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes matters of sexual and professional misconduct seriously.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Inquiries about the position may be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Joel Wong,  joelwong@iu.edu.