Assistant or Associate Professor of Professional Counseling
About The Position
Texas A&M University-Victoria seeks three to four full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professors of Professional Counseling with an anticipated start date of January 2027. The position is located at the Victoria Campus, and the successful candidate will maintain a regular presence on campus. The College of Education and Health Professions at Texas A&M University–Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track position in Professional Counseling. The Master of Science in Professional Counseling program offers two CACREP-accredited concentrations: Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Professional School Counseling.
Requirements
- An earned doctorate in Counselor Education or a closely related field, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program. Candidates with a confirmed doctoral completion date will be considered.
- Demonstrate experience in university teaching and clinical supervision of counselors-in-training.
- Demonstrate knowledge of CACREP standards, professional counseling practice, and the preparation of clinical mental health and/or professional school counselors.
- Must be eligible for appropriate professional licensure or certification in the State of Texas.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated excellence in graduate teaching in traditional and online environments
- Clinical supervision experience
- A strong commitment to counselor preparation
- Graduation from a CACREP-accredited doctoral program in Counselor Education and Supervision
- Current or previous professional counseling licensure and/or Certified School Counselor (CSC) credentials
- Experience teaching CACREP-aligned graduate counseling coursework
- Experience supervising counseling practicum and internship students
- Experience in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and/or Professional School Counseling
- Working knowledge of current CACREP standards and accreditation processes
- Experience with program assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement
- Evidence of scholarly activity related to counseling, counselor education, clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, or counselor preparation
- Experience teaching effectively in online and other technology-supported learning environments
- Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and leadership skills
- A commitment to developing collaborative relationships with schools, counseling agencies, healthcare providers, and community partners.
Responsibilities
- Teach master's-level courses in the CACREP core and courses supporting the Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Professional School Counseling concentrations in traditional and online formats (4-course or equivalent teaching load in the fall and spring semesters)
- Provide clinical supervision to counselors-in-training, including supervision of practicum and internship experiences and clinical site visits as appropriate
- Advise and mentor graduate students throughout their academic and professional preparation
- Participate in student recruitment, admissions, orientation, retention, and other program activities
- Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with public schools, school districts, clinical mental health agencies, healthcare organizations, and other community partners
- Maintain active involvement in appropriate professional counseling organizations
- Maintain an appropriate scholarly agenda consistent with expectations for a tenure-track faculty appointment
- Encourage and mentor student participation in research and professional activities
- Contribute to the College and University's mission through assigned service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
