Associate/Full Professor of Psychology

Job Summary:

The Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education at the University of Wisconsin- Madison is seeking outstanding candidates for a tenured faculty position in the Rehabilitation Psychology Area, which includes graduate programs in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (Masters) and Rehabilitation Counselor Education and Supervision (Doctoral), and a thriving undergraduate program in Rehabilitation Psychology. Candidates must, at the time of application, be at the level of Associate or Full Professor. Desirable candidates will be able to assume leadership roles and/or accept key responsibilities in the Rehabilitation Psychology Area and Department, have a record of excellence in university-level teaching at the graduate and undergraduate level, and have an established record of research and of success in securing external funding to support research and student scholarship. The Rehabilitation Psychology Area seeks to (a) maintain and expand its long history of excellence in rehabilitation counselor education, (b) provide national and international professional leadership, and (c) secure extramural funding to support distinguished research.

The appointment will be full-time for the nine-month Academic year. The salary is competitive and contingent on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

-Conduct an active program of nationally recognized research and scholarship in social and behavioral determinants of health and disability
- Obtain substantial external financial support for research
- Provide leadership in the operation of the Rehabilitation Psychology Area and Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, including in Area planning, maintenance of Area accreditation, and mentoring and guidance to junior faculty.
- Teach courses in B.S, M.S., and Ph.D. programs in rehabilitation psychology, clinical rehabilitation counseling, and rehabilitation counselor education
- Advise undergraduate and graduate students and supervise graduate student research
- Participate in shared governance and committee activities within the department and university
- Participate in community and professional service, including positions of leadership at the local, state, and national/international levels
- Participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges in the university

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
PhD

Earned doctoral degree or terminal degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Rehabilitation Counselor Education, or Counselor Education OR an earned doctoral degree in a closely related field, if combined with a university position held for at least one year prior to July 1, 2017 in a Rehabilitation Counselor Education program, accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE), or in a Counselor Education program for at least one full year prior to July 1, 2013.

Qualifications:

- Evidence of established research and scholarship
- Evidence of success in securing external funding to support research
- Evidence of professional identity with rehabilitation counseling through sustained membership in professional associations, professional development and renewal, professional service and advocacy, and areas of focus of research and scholarship
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively within and outside the university
- Evidence of national service to rehabilitation counseling
- Direct service experience in rehabilitation or closely related counseling settings
- Knowledge and skills related to teaching and counseling culturally-diverse and disability-diverse populations

License/Certification:

Required
CRC - Certified Rehabilitation Counselor

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

AUGUST 17, 2026

Salary:

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)

Additional Information:

The Rehabilitation Psychology/Rehabilitation Counseling/Rehabilitation Counselor Education program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison holds the No. 1 ranking among all graduate programs in Rehabilitation counseling in universities nationwide, according to U.S. News & World Report. The program is widely regarded as the leading producer of faculty in rehabilitation counseling programs in universities in the United States and internationally. Graduates have gone on to become some of the most prominent researchers and scholars in the field and leaders within the profession. Program faculty are involved in collaborations on research grants with other institutions and currently serve as principal and co-principal investigators on more than $20 million in external grants and contracts awarded to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We are seeking an advanced faculty member with experience in rehabilitation counselor education.

The Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education resides in the UW-Madison School of Education, which is regularly ranked as one of the top Schools of Education in the nation. The School is proud of the outstanding breadth of its programs, with departments in Education, Health, and the Arts. The School views this broad range of programs as a tremendous strength.

The UW-Madison School of Education is committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning, research and service by supporting and maintaining inclusive working and learning environments where all can flourish, and where the unique contributions of students, faculty, and staff from a broad range of perspectives, backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures are valued.

This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. Through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased student and educational opportunities, RISE addresses complex societal challenges of importance to the state, nation and world. Building on UW Madison's strengths, RISE expands the University's successful track record of connecting with communities and industry on collaborative solutions.

Over the next three academic years, UW-Madison will substantially increase current hiring levels, bringing 150 new RISE faculty to campus. Candidates hired through RISE will join a community of scholars working across disciplines, schools and colleges on research, teaching and outreach endeavors. The community will engage regularly in venues such as seminar series and colloquia to share ongoing projects and identify opportunities to work together. The University will support the community, facilitating access to research infrastructure, and funding to support broad and rich collaboration. Further information regarding RISE can be found at: https://rise.wisc.edu/ 

How to Apply:

Please click "apply now" and follow the instructions. You will be asked to create a profile and upload the following documents: (a) letter of interest, (b) curriculum vitae, and: (c) research statement, (d) teaching statement, and (e) two samples of scholarly writing (f) three letters of reference. To ensure consideration, application materials must be received by Wednesday, January, 15, 2025; however, this position will remain open and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/

Contact:

Timothy Tansey
tntansey@wisc.edu
608-265-8891
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030)

Department(s):

A17-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/REHAB PSYCH & SPEC ED

Employment Class:

Faculty

Job Number:

307742-FA

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.