Assistant Professor of Counseling (Clinical Coordinator)

Texas A&M University System • Canyon, TX

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About The Position

West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) invites applications for a probationary nine-month tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Counseling. WTAMU is a student-centered, learning community dedicated to educating tomorrow’s leaders through innovative academic and co-curricular undergraduate and graduate programs. Applicants must explain how they will actively promote and participate in our student-centered mission, values, and philosophy. The Department of Education is developing innovative teaching strategies in the areas of travel abroad, experiential learning, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to enhance student learning. All applicants must demonstrate a willingness to learn, support, and promote these initiatives.

Requirements

• An earned doctoral degree in counselor education from a CACREP-accredited counselor education program. (ABD applicants may be considered; however, completion of the degree must occur no later than the beginning of the appointment)
• Experience supervising counselors-in-training throughout practicum and internship
• Evidence of experience developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical procedures for counselors-in-training
• Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or LPC-Associate, or eligible

Nice To Haves

• An active research agenda with evidence of research and scholarly activities
• Leadership abilities with the vision to develop and enhance the program
• Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in educator preparation courses in Counseling in a higher education setting (i.e., university or community college)
• Evidence of professional service and advocacy in counseling
• Texas state licensure as an LPC-Supervisor
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience supervising graduate Counseling programs.
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of established professional code of ethics and best practices

Responsibilities

• Teaching counseling courses and other assigned graduate courses through web-based delivery systems, with some optional face-to-face events, as needed.
• Supervising Clinical Mental Health students during Practicum and Internship
• Completing weekly in-person office hours
• Advising and recruiting students
• Working cooperatively with public/private schools and mental health agencies
• Maintaining an active research and publication agenda
• Participating in school and university committees and professional organizations, and other duties as assigned.
• Contribute to continuous and systematic program assessment
• A willingness to work in and contribute to a collaborative and collegial work environment
• Faculty may be asked to teach a class or classes in the summer, dependent upon enrollment and the needs of the program and department.

Benefits

• The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce.
• This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities.
• Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year.

What This Job Offers

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