Assistant Professor - Counselor Education

JOB TITLE:  

Assistant Professor in Counselor Education   

JOB PURPOSE:   

This position supports the College of Education’s Counseling MS programs (School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling).    

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

We expect all faculty at the University of Wyoming to be excellent instructors and be committed to innovative teaching approaches resulting in improved student learning. Faculty in the College typically teach five courses per academic year. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in academic scholarship (including grant writing and conducting/publishing/presenting research in counselor education), along with service within the university and to the profession. Faculty will also provide direct clinical supervision to practicum and internship students at the University of Wyoming in the WellSpring Clinic.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• An earned Ph.D. in Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program (or degree conferral by time of appointment).
• A professional counseling license and/or certification (LPC or equivalent); or license eligible in Wyoming.
• Evidence of an emergent line of empirical research in counselor education. 
• Demonstration of (or clear potential for) excellence in teaching and student mentoring. 
• Ability to provide direct clinical supervision to practicum and internship students. Candidates must hold:
  • An active counseling license, or eligibility for Wyoming LPC licensure by hire date.
  • Formal training in clinical supervision, including in-person and distance supervision.
  • Training in technology used for supervision (recording, telehealth, and EHR platforms). 
  • Relevant clinical experience in the counseling specialty they supervise. 
• Strong professional counseling identity and commitment to teaching, supervision, and scholarship. 

  DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• We are particularly interested in candidates with experience and growing expertise in one or more of the following areas: clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, or play therapy.
• Successful experience and interest in teaching across multiple instructional modalities, including online and hybrid formats.
• Eligibility to serve as a Wyoming Qualified Clinical Supervisor (typically two or more years of independent licensure plus supervision training)
• Willingness and ability to support local and regional professional organizations through programing, leadership, and active participation.
• Interest in rural, frontier, or underserved communities. 

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application.  The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: 

1. A cover letter explaining how you meet stated qualifications for the position and your professional goals in the areas of teaching, scholarship and professional service;
2. A current Curriculum Vitae;
3. A copy of your professional license (or evidence of license eligibility);
4. A brief (no more than 2 page) statement of your teaching philosophy;
5. A brief (no more than 2 page) statement of your approach to counseling and supervision; 
6. A brief (no more than 2 page) statement of your research plans, accompanied by a recent scholarly publication or well-developed paper; 
7. Unofficial transcripts; and 
8. Contact information for four professional references who can speak to your qualifications for the position as outlined above.

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 11/30/2026 will receive full consideration.

Qualified candidates may contact Dr. Brittney Phillips, Chair of Search Committee at [email protected] for more information regarding this position.

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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 [email protected].  

ABOUT LARAMIE: 

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/