Assistant/Associate Professor of Counselor Education and/or Mental Health Counseling

Texas A&M University System • Kingsville, TX

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About The Position

About Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region’s premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution’s 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region. Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo. For more information, click here. Position Overview The Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling is seeking an outstanding professional counselor to join our team as a tenure track Assistant Professor. Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a Master of Science in Counseling and Guidance and a CACREP accredited Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Requirements

• An earned Doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited institution. ABD may be considered but must be completed by May 2026
• Experience as a clinical mental health counselor and/or school counselor
• Strong interpersonal, organization, and communication skills
• Texas Licensed Professional Counselor credentials or be license-eligible as an LPC counselor in the state of Texas
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs
• Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups
• Skilled in utilizing various learning and active listening strategies
• Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning
• Ability to facilitate and adapt course and the course content
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching graduate level online courses (synchronously and asynchronously) in clinical mental health counseling and/or school counseling
• Leadership experience serving at the Department, College, University, and/or Professional level
• Demonstrated knowledge of current issues and trends in the field of school counseling and/or clinical mental health counseling
• Experience supervising graduate students
• A record of scholarship in the counseling field
• Knowledge of CACREP standards
• Experience serving on doctoral dissertation committees

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses as assigned by the department
• Deliver instruction in various formats, including online and on campus environments when needed
• Maintain high standards of teaching effectiveness and student engagement
• Develop course materials such as syllabi, assignments, and assessments aligned with departmental expectations.
• Respond to online students in a timely way
• Engage in scholarly or creative activities appropriate to the discipline, contributing to the university’s research mission
• Maintain an active research agenda that may include publications, presentations, or applied scholarships
• Incorporate research developments into teaching and curriculum updates, enhancing academic quality
• Participate in departmental activities, including meetings, curriculum development, and assessment initiatives
• Serve the university by contributing to program accreditation, student recruitment, and community engagement aligned with TAMUK’s mission of service to South Texas
• Provide academic advising, mentorship, and guidance to students as part of departmental and institutional service expectations
• Respond to colleges in a timely way

Benefits

• Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
• On-Campus Wellness Opportunities: TAMUK’s Wellness Program is designed to enrich lives through health and wellness programming that is meaningful and impactful.
• Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
• Tuition Benefits: Employee Tuition Assistance Program Book scholarships
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree