Assistant Professor, School of Psychology: Counseling Psychology

Assistant Professor, School of Psychology: Counseling Psychology

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor, School of Psychology: Counseling Psychology.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin October 1 and continue until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Eric Dahlen ([email protected]) to inquire about the position. A completed application will include 1) a cover letter describing strengths and qualifications for the position, 2) a CV, 3) names and contact information for three references (letters will be requested following initial review), and 4) academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). The School of Psychology is committed to increasing diversity; we encourage applications from those who identify as diverse in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, and/or sexual orientation AA/EEO/ADAI.

Job Summary 
The School of Psychology at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) invites applicants for one, full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position beginning August 2024. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic scientist-practitioner, Counseling Psychology training program in the School of Psychology, including an APA-accredited doctoral training program, an MPCAC-accredited Counseling Psychology master’s program, and an undergraduate psychology major. The Counseling Psychology programs emphasize research mentorship, diversity, and training in evidence-based practices. Research and applied interests are open. Doctoral students provide psychological services through the Center for Behavioral Health (CBH), an integrated in-house training clinic staffed by students and faculty from the School, Counseling, and Clinical Psychology training programs. The CBH serves a diverse clientele from the community and allows for close supervision of student clinicians by program faculty. We hope to recruit applicants interested in providing clinical supervision of practicum students, as well as mentoring graduate student research. 

The Counseling Psychology program is one of four doctoral programs in the School of Psychology. The School of Psychology has approximately 600 undergraduate majors and 125 graduate students across three APA-accredited doctoral programs (Counseling, Clinical, and School), a doctoral program in Experimental Psychology, and an MPCAC-accredited Master’s program in Counseling Psychology. Qualified applicants will be prepared to contribute to the teaching mission of the School of Psychology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Opportunities to obtain post-doctoral supervision during the licensure process (including mentorship and professional development) and/or to collaborate on research are available.  More information can be found at www.usm.edu/psychology. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities   

About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others.  USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu .

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.