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Counseling Psychology

Department of Psychology

University of Minnesota, College of Liberal Arts



Required Qualifications

The Counseling Psychology Program in the Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin Fall semester 2017 (August 28, 2017). Preference will be given to individuals with expertise in vocational psychology broadly defined (e.g., career assessment and development, occupational health psychology, educational outcomes and disparities). We also encourage applications from individuals whose research supports our commitment to understanding cultural and individual diversity in society (e.g., diversity related to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, or social economic status). Teaching responsibilities will include both undergraduate and graduate-level teaching. The primary appointment will be in our Counseling Psychology program with possible cross-affiliation with other departmental areas.

The appointment will be 100% time over the nine-month academic year (late-August to late-May), and will be made at rank of tenure-track assistant professor. Salary is competitive.

Applications are encouraged from graduates with a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field with preference for candidates with degrees from a APA-accredited Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program. Candidates will be evaluated according to the overall quality of their academic preparation and scholarly work, evidence of research ability, ability to make an interdisciplinary contribution to the University’s research mission, commitment to high-quality classroom instruction and student mentoring, and the strength of recommendations. A successful candidate's dossier will demonstrate scholarly distinction, a record of publications, and teaching commitment.



About the Job




Faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts are expected to maintain an active program of scholarly research; develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses; mentor graduate students; and contribute service to the department, college, university, and profession that is appropriate for their rank.

The Standards for Promotion and Tenure in the Department of Psychology are available at: http://www.academic.umn.edu/provost/faculty/tenure/pdf/CLA/7_12PSYCH.pdf.

The Workload Principles and Guidelines for Regular Faculty in the College of Liberal Arts are available at: http://intranet.cla.umn.edu/faculty/FacultyWorkloadPrinciplesGuidelines.php.



About the Department




About the Department

The Department of Psychology ranks among the top academic departments in the nation and throughout the world. Psychology has 43 core faculty members and graduate programs in Clinical Science and Psychopathology Research; Cognitive and Brain Sciences; Counseling Psychology; Industrial/Organizational Psychology; Personality- Individual Differences- Behavioral Genetics; Quantitative/Psychometric Methods; and Social Psychology. The Department of Psychology offers programs leading to B.A., B.S., and Ph.D. degrees. For additional information, please visit the Department of Psychology website, at http://cla.umn.edu/psychology.



About the College of Liberal Arts (College)

Established in 1868, the College of Liberal Arts supports the University of Minnesota's land-grant mission as home to disciplines in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The College of Liberal Arts values diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives as key to innovation and excellent education: http://www.cla.umn.edu/

The College of Liberal Arts is committed to intellectual freedom, the pursuit of new knowledge, and the belief that the liberal arts are the foundation of academic learning. CLA prepares students to be independent and original thinkers, innovators in their chosen fields; to create meaning in their lives and in their life's work; and to become productive citizens and leaders in their communities and the world.



How To Apply




Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click on "APPLY FOR THIS POSTING" and follow the instructions. You will have an opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach materials related to your candidacy, including 1) a cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) a 500 word research statement; 4) samples of written work; and 5) a 500 word statement of teaching philosophy with evidence of teaching effectiveness or commitment to teaching. Review of applications will begin on October 10, 2016 and continue until the position is filled.

In addition to the material submitted electronically, applicants are asked to arrange for THREE letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the Department of Psychology, Search Committee.

The letters of recommendation may be e-mailed to psyappt at umn.edu<mailto:psyappt at umn.edu>, or mailed to:

Assistant to the Chair

Department of Psychology

University of Minnesota

N210 Elliott Hall

75 East River Road

Minneapolis, MN 55455-0344

Additional application materials may be requested at a later date.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us via email at psyappt at umn.edu<mailto:psyappt at umn.edu> or phone our Chair’s Office at 612-625-7873.



To be assured of full consideration in the selection process, application materials must be submitted by October 10, 2016. The position will, however, remain open until filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Applications received after October 10, 2016 may or may not be reviewed.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ at umn.edu<mailto:employ at umn.edu> or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

Thank you for your interest in a position with the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota. After review and consideration of the information you provided we may contact you regarding this position.





Diversity




The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  To learn more about diversity at the U:  http://diversity.umn.edu.



Background Check Information




Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.


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Richard M Lee, PhD, LP
Editor, Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology<http://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/cdp/>
Professor of Psychology | University of Minnesota
612-625-6357 | richlee at umn.edu<mailto:richlee at umn.edu> | Dept<http://cla.umn.edu/about/directory/profile/richlee> and Lab<https://famileelab.wordpress.com/>

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