Assistant or Associate Professor, Counseling Psychology

A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), the University of Florida is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive land-, sea-, and space-grant university, with an enrollment of over 50,000 students. For 2026, the University of Florida was ranked the seventh-best public university in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, with exceptional research, teaching, and a university-wide commitment to open intellectual discourse.

UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs, including magnet schools and an International Baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

The Department of Psychology is committed to promoting an environment that welcomes all abilities, classes, ethnicities/races, religions, gender identities and expressions, etc. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

Benefits:

This faculty position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes state medical, dental, and vision plans; life and disability coverage; multiple retirement options; and paid time away and university holidays. Learn more about UF faculty benefits here.

Applicants will (1) have a doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology or a closely related field by the start date of the position, August 16, 2027 and (2) be licensed as a psychologist.

Applicants who are licensed and can transfer their license to Florida (if out of state) within a year will be prioritized.

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online application.

A complete application includes:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research Statement (1-2 pages)
• Teaching Statement (1 page)
• Licensure Statement (license status or progress toward licensure) (1 page)
• Names and contact information for three (3) references.

Review of applications will begin on November 23^rd, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to search committee chair Roberto L. Abreu (rabreu26@ufl.edu). Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening, which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

Advertised: 04 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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