Assistant Professor of Practice, Disability Psychoeducational Studies (Career-Track) (COE)

Assistant Professor of Practice, Disability Psychoeducational Studies (Career-Track) (COE)Posting Number req27492 Department Disability Psychoeduc Studies Department Website LinkLocation Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies in the College of Education at the University of Arizona invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice position in Rehabilitation Counseling. This career-track (non-tenure eligible) position combines teaching, student mentoring, and rehabilitation workforce development through an intergovernmental service agreement (ISA) with the Department of Economic Security-Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration (DES AZRSA).

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with AZRSA and community partners to identify workforce learning needs and develop relevant continuing education and professional development opportunities for rehabilitation personnel. The successful candidate will also teach, advise, and support students and non-matriculated AZRSA personnel in the Counseling degree program-Rehabilitation Counseling emphasis.

The Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling specializations are ranked No. 1 in Arizona, and the Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling specialization ranks among the top ten nationally. The Ph.D. program emphasizes research and scholarship among faculty, students, and graduates, consistent with our R1 institutional designation. The B.S.E. is an applied degree that prepares advocates and human service specialists with a comprehensive knowledge of the rehabilitation process. The M.A. and Ph.D. degrees are accredited by CACREP through 2032.

The University of Arizona is situated in beautiful Tucson, Arizona. The Tucson community is surrounded by mountains, hiking trails, natural recreation areas, and exudes a warm Southwestern atmosphere.

• Serve as Principal Investigator on the intergovernmental service agreement (ISA) with the Department of Economic Security Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration (DES-AZRSA) and oversee its implementation and administration.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with DES-AZRSA leadership and personnel, university colleagues, and community partners to advance rehabilitation education, workforce development, and the goals of the ISA.
• Resubmit five -year cycle ISA proposals and assist with budget development and management, allocation of tuition support and stipends, recruitment and advising of AZRSA students, and completion of required student and ISA documentation.
• Teach five courses annually, which may include ISA-related courses and other courses within the counseling programs. Teaching assignments and their distribution across terms will be determined in consultation with program and department leadership.
• Advise and mentor AZRSA students and non-students, and oversee academic progress.
• Develop and update curricula to reflect student learning needs, rehabilitation practice, workforce priorities, and changes/trends in AZRSA as well as the profession.
• Collaborate on applied research and grant proposals that inform rehabilitation practice and workforce development.
• Participate in faculty meetings and serve on department, college, and university committees.

• Earned doctorate in counseling or a closely related field by the start date.
• Professional experience in vocational rehabilitation, rehabilitation counseling, or closely related disability and employment services.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaborative problem-solving skills, including the ability to coordinate activities across university and agency settings.
• Possess or be eligible to obtain the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential.

• Experience or demonstrated potential in assessing workforce learning needs and developing, delivering, or evaluating continuing education, professional development, or training for adult learners.
• Experience or demonstrated potential in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students, graduate students, or working professionals, including through online or hybrid formats.
• Experience with program development, program evaluation, program coordination, project management, budgets, grants, contracts, or related administrative responsibilities.

Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Information Career-Track (CT) FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Academic Job Category Faculty Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay DOE Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire DateExpected End DateContact Information for CandidatesOpen Date 10/28/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document Special Instructions to ApplicantThe position will begin on August 16, 2027.This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure, but is eligible for promotions.Please submit the following three documents:

1. Cover Letter- Outlining your qualifications for this position
2. Current Curriculum Vitae – Current and complete
3. Name and Contact Information of THREE References (phone and email)

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Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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