Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor, School Counseling and Guidance

Texas A&M University System • Kingsville, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This search is for one (Non-Tenure Track) position, a 9-month Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor, with the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling, in the College of Education and Human Performance, beginning Spring 2027. 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. 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.

Requirements

• Master's degree; Certified School Counselor; earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited institution (or qualifying Rehabilitation degree); 18 graduate hours in each teaching field.
• Evidence of excellence teaching in online or hybrid formats.
• Experience advising and/or supervising counseling students.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (Texas by hire).
• Certified School Counselor.

Nice To Haves

• Experience coordinating graduate counseling programs and supporting accreditation.
• Knowledge of CACREP and Texas certification requirements.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to teach in multiple instructional modalities.
• Ability to mentor students and collaborate with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate counseling courses in multiple modalities.
• Coordinate the School Counseling and Guidance program.
• Teach and supervise field practicum for school counselor candidates.
• Advise, mentor, and supervise students.
• Develop course materials aligned with accreditation standards.
• Support program leadership and continuous improvement.
• Participate in department, college, and university service.
• Support CACREP and Texas certification compliance.
• Assist with recruitment, advising, and retention.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
• On-Campus Wellness Opportunities
• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program
• Book scholarships
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• 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: Entry Level