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Associate or Full Professor of Counseling Psychology, Wheelock College of Education and Human Development

Boston University

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Compensation
$120–170K/yr
Location
Boston, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education and Human Development seeks an Associate or Full Professor of Counseling Psychology for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses, sustain grant-funded research, supervise graduate students, and contribute service. The department is particularly interested in research addressing trauma, resilience, healing, and thriving among marginalized populations, especially the lived experiences of Black/African Americans.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

TeachingGrant-Funded ResearchGraduate Student SupervisionCounseling PsychologyCounselingSupervisionExtramural Funding

Qualifications

Graduate From APA-Accredited Psychology ProgramGraduate From APA-Accredited Counseling Psychology ProgramMassachusetts HSP Psychologist License or Eligibility

Full job description

Associate or Full Professor of Counseling Psychology, Wheelock College of Education and Human Development

Job Description

Associate or Full Professor of Counseling Psychology, Wheelock College of Education and Human Development

Category

Charles River Campus --> Faculty

Job Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Tracking Code

26599938231027

Posted Date

10/27/2026

Minimum Salary

$120,000.00

Maximum Salary

$170,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Associate or Full Professor of Counseling Psychology

The department of Counseling Psychology and Applied Human Development within the Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Associate or Full Professor in Counseling Psychology. Competitive candidates will have a significant program of research and the ability to contribute to the practice and teaching of core courses in our APA-Approved Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program and our Ed.M. Counseling program that includes three strands of specialization: Sport Psychology, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, and School Counseling. The ideal candidate will be a scholar whose research expertise focuses on an area of growing national need and directly aligned with BU Wheelock's strategic priorities, which is the trauma, resilience, healing, and thriving among marginalized populations. We are particularly interested in a scholar whose research focuses on the lived experiences of Black/African Americans, which could include mental health disparities, trauma-informed practices, radical healing, resilience and thriving, equity and social justice, mental health interventions in sport and exercise settings, and/or career and vocational interventions.

The Counseling Psychology and Applied Human Development Department, where the Counseling programs are housed, believes that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs. We encourage applicants who support our institutional commitment to equity, diversity, and belonging and to being an inclusive university where all constituents can thrive. Competitive candidates will demonstrate a background of engaged and collaborative scholarship, practice, and teaching, as well as a commitment to curricula that deeply engages with the unique histories, experiences, challenges and resilience of marginalized individuals.

Responsibilities

  • Teach graduate-level courses related to our doctoral program in counseling psychology and master's degree program in counseling.

  • Maintain a strong program of grant-funded research

  • Supervise graduate students in practicum placements and independent research.

  • Be an engaged citizen in providing service to the department, college/university, and the profession.

Salary Range:

The expected base pay range for this position is $120,000 - $170,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment. Additional compensation up to three months may be earned for activities including but not limited to funded research and summer teaching.

This position begins 07/01/2027. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee: Dr. Jennifer Greif Green ([email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=9924365&targetURL=mailto%3Ajggreen%40bu.edu) )

Required Skills

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate from an APA-Accredited Psychology program

Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduate from an APA-Accredited Counseling Psychology program

  • Licensed or license-eligible psychologist (HSP) in Massachusetts

  • Supervision experience

  • Demonstrated ability to attract extramural funding

Application Materials:

  • Cover letter including statements of teaching, research, and service and describing suitability for the position. Candidates who substantively address their experiences, strengths, and opportunities for growth in building equitable and just education environments in partnership with schools and communities will receive strong consideration.

  • Curriculum vitae

  • Three recent publications or scholarly writing samples

  • Contact information for three recommendations (who will be contacted at the finalist stage)

Applications should be submitted electronically only at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/33212 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=9924365&targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Facademicjobsonline.org%2Fajo%2Fjobs%2F33212)

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job Location: Boston, MA

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Salary Grade: $120,000.00-$170,000.00

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/Faculty/jobs/317491 (https://apptrkr.com/9924365)

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How this job compares

Set against the 4,774 open Faculty jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$120–170K/yr
  • Massachusetts median$115–165K/yr48 salary ranges
  • US median$115–169K/yr1,014 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $145K, is 3% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($150K) — in the middle half of Faculty salary ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
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Education
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