Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology

About the role

The University of North Texas System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. It is the only university system based exclusively in the Dallas‑Fort Worth region, employing over 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. The UNT System champions a people‑first values‑based culture: We Care, we are Better Together, we demonstrate Courageous Integrity, we are encouraged to Be Curious, and we Show Your Fire.

The UNT Department of Psychology is one of the largest and most dynamic psychology programs in the region, with more than 40 faculty members, 100 graduate students, and over 2,500 undergraduate majors. Faculty lead innovative research programs spanning clinical science, counseling psychology, cognitive and brain sciences, developmental psychology, health psychology, and social and behavioral health. The department is housed within the College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences (PAHS), which prepares graduates to address diverse social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management, criminal justice, health disparities, behavioral health, public safety, public administration, public and mental health, exercise physiology, and urban design. PAHS hosts numerous centers and clinics, including the UNT Center for Sport Psychology and Athlete Mental Health, the UNT Psychology Clinic, and others.

The Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology to join its APA‑accredited doctoral program. The specific research area is open, though particular interest exists in candidates whose work would strengthen the program’s Sport Psychology cluster. Preference is given to applicants with a strong research program and a record of pursuing or receiving extramural funding.

Join us! We seek a collaborative scholar passionate about advancing psychological well‑being, mentoring future counseling psychologists, and conducting research that promotes resilience across communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain an externally funded research program in counseling psychology.
• Teach undergraduate and doctoral‑level courses in counseling psychology and related areas.
• Mentor doctoral students in research, clinical training, and professional development.
• Supervise doctoral research, including master's theses and doctoral dissertations.
• Contribute to doctoral clinical training through practicum supervision and other training experiences consistent with faculty expertise.
• Publish impactful research in leading peer‑reviewed journals and present findings at national and international conferences.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to advance research that promotes psychological health, resilience, and well‑being.
• Contribute to curriculum development, APA accreditation activities, departmental governance, and professional service.
• Employ innovative methodologies — including community‑engaged research, longitudinal studies, implementation science, digital mental health technologies, mixed‑methods research, advanced quantitative methods, or intervention research.
• Specialize in sport and performance psychology; athlete mental health, wellness, identity, and help‑seeking; and related prevention or intervention work.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from an APA‑accredited program or a closely related discipline.
• Eligibility for lic