Assistant Professor, Counseling Psychology (pos #0073298)

Description

Title: Assistant Professor (Counseling Psychology)

Position Number: 0073298

Hiring Unit: College of Arts & Sciences, Social Sciences

Location: UH-Hilo

Date Posted: March 11, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous recruitment, review of applications will begin on or about April 13, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled

Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type: 9-Month

Tenure Track: Tenure

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions: Appointment to begin approximately August 2026, pending position clearance and availability of funding.

Position Overview

The University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo) is a public liberal arts and sciences university on the Island of Hawaii, recognized for its integration of cultural immersion and place-based research that leverages the island’s extraordinary geological, biological, and cultural diversity. A comprehensive, regional campus within the ten-campus University of Hawaii system, UH Hilo offers high-quality undergraduate and select postgraduate education, with distinctive strengths in areas such as marine science, geology, astronomy, and Hawaiian language revitalization, while advancing research, scholarship, and creative activity that support community needs, environmental stewardship, Indigenous knowledge systems, and workforce development priorities for the State of Hawaii.

Housed in the Department of Psychology, the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology is designed to provide multicultural, evidence-based student-centered training in counseling psychology with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The program has two optional concentration areas: (1) Addictions Counseling and (2) Research. The mission of the program is to prepare students to help meet the mental health service needs of the diverse and multicultural populations in Hawaii and beyond. The program is designed to train students to become knowledgeable, skillful, ethical, and reflective mental health counselors, and to serve as a foundation for students interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies.

This tenure-track position is responsible for teaching courses in Addictions Counseling, developing courses in the person’s area of expertise, and teaching other undergraduate & graduate courses as needed. Scholarly activities will include conducting research in the person’s area of expertise, disseminating the research findings in publication outlets that advances the department’s reputation, and actively competing for grants to support one’s scholarship. Beyond teaching and research, the assistant professor is responsible for mentoring and advising students, supporting student-led research initiatives, and providing service to the department, institution, profession, and community.

Duties:

1. Primary teaching duties are in the MA Program in Counseling Psychology (Specialization: Clinical Mental Health Counseling), Department of Psychology. Teach courses in Addiction Counseling and one or more of the following courses: Professional Identity and Ethics, Psychopathology over the Lifespan (DSM-5), Group Work and Counseling, Counseling Skills, and Practicum/Internship Supervision, as well as courses within the candidate’s area of specialization.
2. Contribute to undergraduate curriculum such as Survey of Psychology, Statistics, or Research Methods.
3. Provide academic advising.
4. Conduct program of scholarly research.
5. Supervise student research.
6. Participate in program, department, university and professional service.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology or a closely related area from an accredited university by the time of employment.
2. Licensed or license eligible in the State of Hawaii as a Mental Health Counselor or Psychologist by the time of employment.
3. Demonstrated experience in teaching and/or training.
4. Documented ability to teach courses listed under Duties.
5. Evidence of research productivity and clear potential for developing a strong program of research in the area of the applicant’s expertise.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Documented excellence in teaching courses listed under Duties
2. Experience in mentoring graduate students.
3. Strong research record as evidenced by empirical publications in recognized scholarly journals or research grants in the area of the applicant’s expertise.
4. Experience working with a diverse student body.

To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. A complete application must include:

1. A cover letter addressing the ability to perform stated duties and specifically explaining how the minimum and desirable qualifications are met;
2. A current curriculum vita
3. The names and addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three [3] current professional references (letters of recommendation may be requested after initial review)

1. Academic transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).

Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security number and birth date on transcript copies. Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted. Documents issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. All requested documents/information become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.

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Inquiries: Bryan Kim, bryankim@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/