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Full Time

The Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations at the University of Iowa invites applications for an Assistant Professor faculty position in our APA-accredited counseling psychology program. Area of research specialization is open. This full-time, academic year (9-month) position will begin August 18, 2027.

The Counseling Psychology program at the University of Iowa is a vibrant, collaborative community, committed to training psychologists who are competent in counseling and psychological services through a scientist-practitioner-community engagement model. Accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1980, our program strives to produce counseling psychologists who promote psychology as both a profession and a science and who apply acquired skills to the advancement of the human condition across local, national and global communities. 

This Assistant Professor position will contribute to that community, addressing the critical need for mental health research, services, and training in Iowa and the U.S. Situated in the Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations, the position offers unique opportunities to collaborate with faculty and staff across disciplines and topic areas, including rural mental health, substance use, vocational psychology, community mental health, and child and adolescent well-being. In addition, our new bachelor’s degree in Counseling and Behavioral Health Services offers exciting possibilities to teach and mentor undergraduate students.

The successful candidate will advise counseling psychology doctoral students, engage in scholarly research in alignment with their program of research, seek external funding, teach graduate-level courses, and provide service to the program. The preferred candidate will have a strong commitment to the scientist-practitioner philosophy with a systems-based perspective. Applicants with all areas of research specialization are encouraged to apply.

Major responsibilities include: conducting an active program of research and scholarship; teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses consistent with program and departmental needs; advising and mentoring graduate students in the counseling psychology program; providing program, department, college, and professional service. The successful candidate will work in full collaboration with faculty members in the counseling psychology program to consider new initiatives within the college and university.

Highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Excellent start-up package, benefits, and research support.

Iowa City, Iowa

Academic year (9-month) tenure-track appointments beginning August 18, 2027.

To apply for the position, go to our website at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/jobSearch/faculty/ and search for requisition number 76011. Candidates should submit the following materials:

1. A letter of application addressing all qualifications



2. Curriculum Vita



3. Research Statement



4. Teaching Statement along with a summary of teaching evaluations (if prior teaching experience)



5. Two samples of scholarly writing



6. Graduate college transcripts



7. Contact information for three references

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Direct general questions about the position to the search committee chair, Amanda Case, Ph.D. (amanda-case@uiowa.edu), and questions about the application procedure can be directed to Rachel Wallace (rachel-wallace@uiowa.edu), Faculty Affairs Manager.

At the University of Iowa, you’ll thrive in a collaborative, welcoming, and intellectually rich environment. As a Big Ten, R1 institution, we offer the resources of a major university with the personal connections of a close-knit academic community. Our faculty are supported at every stage of their careers through mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities. Located in Iowa City, one of the most livable cities in America, you’ll enjoy a vibrant cultural scene, top-rated schools, and a welcoming community that values creativity, innovation, and work-life integration. Learn more about this community and resources at WorkLife at Iowa.

The Counseling Psychology program at The University of Iowa is a doctoral program that was granted full accreditation by the American Psychological Association in 1980. The program trains health service psychologists who are competent in counseling and psychological services informed by the integration of diverse scholarship. Our program strives to produce counseling psychologists who promote psychology as both a profession and a science and who apply acquired skills to improving psychological services for all communities. Given our belief that the profession of psychology is constantly changing to meet human needs, our faculty and students represent a variety of backgrounds and interests and serve a wide array of communities.

Recognized as the State of Iowa's top College of Education, we offer more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including licensure, endorsement, and certificate programs, many of which are regularly ranked among the best in the nation.  Students study with our world-renowned faculty who are the leaders in their fields.  Our college is comprised of four departments: Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, Psychological and Quantitative Foundations, Counselor Education, and Teaching and Learning.  The College houses several Centers that support work in critical areas of education, including UI REACH, Iowa Reading Research Center, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health, and the Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. The College is guided by a Strategic Plan which defines our mission and the vision and values that bolster it.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation, including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment, and provide a related release. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

If your H-1B petition is subject to the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will NOT cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage you to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. Our team is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation.

Prospective candidates must have an earned doctoral degree in counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program.

(1) Evidence of a strong, independent program of research relevant to applied counseling psychology, (2) Potential for securing external funds to support research, training, and/or program development, (3) Evidence of the potential to teach, advise, and mentor graduate students in research and practice, (4) Ability to contribute to an academic environment consisting of those from various cultural, linguistic, and economic backgrounds, (5) Licensed as a psychologist in the state of Iowa or capable of becoming licensed as a psychologist within two years of employment, and (6) Evidence of commitment to service.

(1) Program of research that has the potential for collaboration across disciplines and that complements existing University of Iowa counseling psychology faculty, and (2) Interest in undergraduate teaching and program development 

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