Visiting Assistant Professor, Counseling and Counseling Psychology Program

School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology

January 2026

POSITION: The College of Education and Human Sciences, School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology, is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor in Counseling and Counseling Psychology. This is a full-time, nine (9) month position with an anticipated start date of January 12 , 2026. We seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to training and supporting success through their instruction, research, and service responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach graduate courses in Counseling and Counseling Psychology on the Stillwater campus

Provide clinical supervision for Counseling and Counseling Psychology students.

Serve as a mentor for our students

Provide service in the School and College

Other duties may be assigned by the School Head.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctoral degree in Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology, or related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensed or license-eligible (pending state-specific requirements) as a school counselor, licensed professional counselor, or psychologist in the State of Oklahoma

Successful college/university teaching experience

Experience supervising practicum and internship students

Experience or training in working within CACREP and/or APA-accredited programs

Successful research experience evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and presentations

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with education, experience, qualifications and contingent on available funding. Benefits include comprehensive medical and retirement plans. Information on benefits can be found at https://hr.okstate.edu/benefits/index.html

GENERAL INFORMATION:

About the Counseling and Counseling Psychology Area: The Counseling and Counseling Psychology area is a dynamic program area with strong support from the College of Education and Human Sciences. The Counseling and Counseling Psychology area includes options in mental health counseling and school counseling at the master’s level and counseling psychology at the doctoral level. Our master’s programs offer courses both in Stillwater and in Tulsa and are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Our counseling psychology doctoral program, based in Stillwater, is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).

Our area offers unique teaching, research, and outreach opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration, including Public Health, Health Education and Promotion, Educational Psychology, K-12 education faculty, and the McNair Scholars program on campus. In the community, there are opportunities to work with underserved populations and both rural-based and urban populations in and around Stillwater and nearby Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The Counseling and Counseling Psychology programs have strong local connections to school systems and community-based agencies, and a strong commitment to supporting the success and well-being of individuals, families, schools, and communities.

The College of Education and Human Sciences includes 7 academic units, 172 faculty, and nearly 200 full-time staff. Additional information regarding the College of Education and Human Sciences may be found at http://education.okstate.edu/.

Oklahoma State University is a comprehensive land-grant institution of higher education with an enrollment of more than 26,000 students. The University offers 91 programs of study leading to a bachelor’s degree, 70 master’s programs and 46 programs at the doctoral level. OSU’s main campus in Stillwater (pop. 47,000) is roughly 60-70 miles from both the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metropolitan areas. The College of Education is housed in Willard Hall, centrally located on OSU’s scenic campus. As one of three schools in the College of Education and Human Sciences, the School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology also houses the program areas of Health Education and Promotion, Public Health, and Nursing.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For full consideration, application materials must be received by September 20, 2025, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, sample of published writings, and contact information for three references through the applicant system http://jobs.okstate.edu. Questions about the position may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Jyotsana Sharma, jyotsana.sharma@okstate.edu.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.