Open Rank, Regular Title Series, Tenure-Track in Counseling Psychology at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

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Job Title	Open Rank, Regular Title Series, Tenure-Track in Counseling Psychology
Requisition Number	FE04188
Working Title	Open Rank Counseling Psychology
Department Name	8G030:Educational, School and Counseling Psych
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Type of Position	Faculty
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Tenure Track Status	Tenure Track
Required Education	Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program
Required Related Experience	Evidence of successful teaching and mentoring; record of research indicative of strong trajectory toward tenure and promotion at a high research productivity university.
Required License/Registration/Certification	Eligibility for licensure in Kentucky
Job Summary	The Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications for an Open-rank Tenure-Track Position in Counseling Psychology. This is a nine-month appointment to begin August 1, 2025. Salary, fringe benefits, and initial operating support are competitive with other leading land-grant universities. Application review begins September 12, 2024, and continues until the position is filled. The University of Kentucky and the department of Educational, School, & Counseling Psychology are strongly committed to increasing diversity in their community of students and faculty. We strongly encourage submission of applications from members of historically excluded groups, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity and expressions, ideas and perspectives, religious and cultural beliefs, sexual orientation, national origin, age, ability, and socioeconomic status. Individuals possessing these and other diverse - are actively encouraged to contact us to explore interest in this position. Visit our website (https://education.uky.edu/edp/counseling-psychology-overview/) to learn more about our master’s program and our APA-accredited PhD program. The UK Counseling Psychology program espouses a scientist-practitioner model of training with particular emphasis on social justice, advocacy, and multicultural perspectives. The faculty and students are productive, award-winning, and invested in each other’s success and well-being. RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach counseling psychology graduate courses, including our course in social justice consultation and evaluation; additional teaching opportunities may be available in courses such as legal and ethical issues, qualitative methods, and/or practicum seminar. Mentor master’s and doctoral students, supervise dissertations, and provide professional service, including community engagement. Maintain an active research program and seek extramural research funding. Area of research focus is open with preference given to individuals whose program of research centers around social justice and complements current faculty expertise. Interested applicants should apply via this LINK and include: letter of application detailing qualifications (upload under Cover Letter), current curriculum vita (upload under Curriculum Vita), statement of research and two representative publications (upload under Specific Request 1), teaching/clinical training/mentoring philosophy statement and evaluations of any college teaching (upload under Specific Request 2), service statement (upload under Specific Request 3) names and contact information for three current references familiar with the applicant’s work (upload under References) Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Sherry Rostosky, Search Committee Chair, (s.rostosky@uky.edu)
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Experience securing extramural grant funding is highly desirable; area of research focus is open with preference given to individuals with social justice/multicultural focus.
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled	Yes
Our University Community	The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * Where did you first see this position advertised, other than on the UK Jobs system?
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
   • InsightintoDiversity.com
   • Academic Keys
   • Latinos in Higher Education
   • Indeed.com
   • A colleague, friend, and/or family member
   • UK Job Fair
   • None of the above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vita
2. Cover Letter
3. Specific Request 1
4. Specific Request 2
5. Specific Request 3

Optional Documents

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