The Counseling Center - Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow

The Counseling Center - Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow

Vacancy Number: PD-0034

Position Number: PD0011

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Counseling Center at the University of North Carolina
Wilmington invites applications for 2 postdoctoral psychology
fellows. This is a 12-month, full-time appointment, with potential
renewal subject to university policies and available funding.

The postdoctoral psychology fellow develops a working knowledge of
providing counseling services within a university counseling center
and within a Student Affairs context while engaging in required
levels of supervision, seminars and Center services. This is an
early career Fellowship experience. Applicants should have received
their doctoral degree not more than 3 years prior to applying for
the Fellowship.

While receiving training under supervision, the postdoctoral fellow
provides general counseling including individual, relationship and
group therapy, crisis intervention, assessments related to at-risk
crisis clients, consultation regarding developmental and
psychological/emotional health issues, and referrals to community
resources as appropriate. The Fellow manages a client caseload;
maintains appropriate clinical and administrative records; develops
and delivers proactive workshops, outreach programming,
psycho-educational workshops, campus training, and professional
development presentations; consults with faculty, administrators,
staff, and campus groups on student development, emotional and
psychological concerns, and program development; participates in
after-hours on-call rotation, Winter Break coverage, case
conferences, and other staff activities; and engages in a
substantive consultation project informed by Counseling Center
needs and the Fellow's area(s) of interest/expertise.

Fellows are expected to engage in services for a diverse client
base and diverse campus organizations, with respect for cultural,
intellectual, psycho-social and interpersonal differences informing
practice. Fellows will receive a minimum of two hours of clinical
supervision per week, and training designed to prepare them for a
broad range of roles within a university counseling center and
professional psychology. The program is intended to provide the
experience required for licensure in North Carolina and in most
states (2000 hours). Opportunities may exist for additional
administrative duties or structured experiences outside the Center
to better understand the role and function of university
psychologists within Student Affairs and the university community,
and Fellows may serve as a supervisor for graduate practicum,
extern and paraprofessional graduate student staff or trainees as
needed.

Appointment Description:

Postdoctoral fellows are assigned 12-month, full-time appointments
for an initial one-year term, with the opportunity for renewal
subject to university policies and available funding. Postdoctoral
appointments may not exceed a total of five years.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Applicants must have completed an APA or CPA accredited

counseling or clinical psychology doctoral program and completed
dissertation prior to beginning the Fellowship.

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written skills as well as a

demonstrated openness to supervision and the ability to work
collaboratively with colleagues.

• Experience in providing clinical counseling services and

providing crisis intervention services with additional experience
in psycho-educational programming for a college-aged
population.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills &
Experience:

• Experience working within a college counseling center.
• Interest and experience in developing preventive outreach

programming.

• The ability to work collaboratively with campus departments and

interpersonal flexibility with a sense of humor.

• A commitment to the developmental perspective of counseling

services.

Required Certifications or Licensure:

N/A

Dept/School:

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Counseling Center provides general counseling for students
(individual, relationship, and group); development and delivery of
outreach programming; consultation services (including targeted
campus training efforts) for campus constituencies; crisis
intervention services, referral services, and training services
(including didactic training and clinical supervision) for early
career psychologists and participants in the Center's pre-licensure
training program.

College: Student Development Services - 40200 CollegeThe
Division of Student Affairs comprises of departments that are
responsible for providing student support, service and educational
programs that are accessible to all university community members.
Student Affairs staff members are dedicated individuals known for
their passion and commitment to implementing programs and services
that affect student development over the course of a lifetime.
Student Affairs provides excellent delivery of student services
that are responsive to student needs and promotes the quality of
life and education both inside and outside of the classroom. We
build traditions and lifelong affiliations through creative
programs, vibrant student organizations, and a living/learning
environment built on core values and uncompromising principles. The
Division is a leader and primary spokesperson for students.

College/School Information:

The Division of Student Affairs comprises of departments that are
responsible for providing student support, service and educational
programs that are accessible to all university community members.
Student Affairs staff members are dedicated individuals known for
their passion and commitment to implementing programs and services
that affect student development over the course of a lifetime.
Student Affairs provides excellent delivery of student services
that are responsive to student needs and promotes the quality of
life and education both inside and outside of the classroom. We
build traditions and lifelong affiliations through creative
programs, vibrant student organizations, and a living/learning
environment built on core values and uncompromising principles. The
Division is a leader and primary spokesperson for students.

University Information:

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal
university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring,
research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class
faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level
for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful
academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical
thinking.

A public institution with nearly 20,000 students, UNCW offers a
full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well
as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology,
nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning
options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN
program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working
professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program
focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly
activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral
Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University)
by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher
Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since
1969.

Eligibility for Employment:

Please note, this is a postdoctoral position. Employees in postdoc
positions are considered temporary positions (non-permanent state
employees) but do qualify for postdoctoral medical insurance and
paid leave, unlike other temporary employees at the university.
More information about postdoctoral employees can be found in the
Postdoc Handbook.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender
background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor
vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal
law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment
eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United
States.

Special Notes to Applicants:

PLEASE NOTE:

This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on
the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be
sure you have fully completed the entire application before you
apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions
will cause the system to disqualify your application.

Please provide a cover letter that describes which specific skill
set you are interested in and your work experience that will
support being successful in this role. 3 or more professional
references are required.

This posting is to recruit and hire 2 postdoctoral psychology
fellows for the 2027-2028 academic year. The position is posted
until January 20, 2027. The review process will begin for both
positions after the posting closes.

Candidates selected for appointment must provide an official
graduate transcript reflecting degree conferral prior to
appointment. If the doctoral degree is not yet reflected on the
transcript at the time of appointment, a letter from the
applicant's Program Director confirming completion of all degree
requirements and specifying the degree conferral date may be
accepted temporarily. Once the degree is reflected on the
transcript, an official transcript must be provided.

For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must
be submitted through the online application system to be
considered.

Requested Job Posting Date: 11/03/2026

Posting Close Date: 01/20/2027

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9941977"">https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/41368

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