Asst Professor - Counseling Leadership Advocacy & Design

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JOB TITLE:   

Assistant Professor 

JOB PURPOSE:   

The faculty member will provide methodological support for graduate students in the college. In addition, the successful candidate will maintain a scholarly research agenda and provide service to the program, school, college, university, and the profession.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The faculty member will be expected to teach master's and doctoral level courses in Educational Research, to include both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Furthermore, the faculty member will be expected to support graduate students throughout the college by serving on student committees.

In the area of research, the faculty member will be expected to maintain an active publication agenda to include publications such as peer reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and/or presentations at conference venues related to educational research.

Service expectations include but are not limited to collaboration with program faculty, college committees, university committees, and work with the profession.

Assistant professors shall hold a doctoral degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) and shall have demonstrated ability, through appropriate experience, to perform the functions of the position they are to hold.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Earned doctorate in Educational Research or related area, completion by date of hire
• Methodological expertise, specifically qualitative research, in educational research
• Experience and/or interest in teaching online
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly writing and research
• Interest in working with graduate students and faculty in a variety of disciplines
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Higher ed teaching experience
• Experience in consulting on research methods
• Demonstrated ability to develop collaborations across disciplines
• Participation in professional associations

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:

• Letter of interest in which minimum and desired qualifications are addressed
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Unofficial transcripts from graduate degree conferring institutions
• Philosophy of teaching (include copies of current teaching evaluations if available)
• Statement of research agenda (include copies of current publications if available)
• Contact information for four professional references

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 03/08/2026 will receive full consideration. 

WORK LOCATION: 

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.  

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.  

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The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.  

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/