Assistant Professor of Counseling (Clinical Coordinator)

Texas A&M • 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
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees