AssistantAssociate Professor Counseling

Job Title

Assistant / Associate Professor - Counseling

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Counseling

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

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SUMMARY :

The Department of Counseling at East Texas A&M University a student-ready Doctoral University classified as R2 : High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification invites applications for two faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenured) both 9-month appointments to begin in Fall 2026.

The successful candidates will contribute to the departments teaching research and service missions. Specifically we seek scholars who demonstrate potential for impactful research effective and comprehensive teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels and meaningful service to the department college university and profession as well as demonstrated expertise in play therapy school counseling or student affairs within a student-ready framework. The successful candidates must demonstrate professional identity in counseling / counselor education through the following activities : (a) sustained memberships in professional counseling organizations (e.g. ACA ACES CSI TAAP TCA etc.) relevant professional counseling credentials (e.g. licensed professional counselor licensed professional counselor-supervisor licensed chemical dependency counselor certified school counselor etc.) or licensure / certification eligible with a commitment to obtain within the first year of their academic appointment and (c) sustained professional engagement in areas of professional development and renewal activities professional service and advocacy in counseling ongoing counseling practice and / or research and scholarly activity in counseling.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

RESEARCH

Develop and sustain a productive program of research / creative activity leading to peer-reviewed publications presentations and other scholarly contributions.

Engage in efforts to secure external funding for research appropriate to counseling and / or ones expertise area(s).

Direct and serve on doctoral dissertation committees.

Mentor and engage both graduate and undergraduate students in research.

TEACHING

Teach three 3 courses each fall and spring semester across undergraduate and graduate levels

Contribute to the departments core curriculum and develop graduate and undergraduate courses in areas of expertise.

Deliver instruction both online asynchronously and synchronously and face-to-face at any of the university campuses (i.e. Commerce Mesquite Dallas Plano).

Demonstrate commitment to effective and innovative pedagogy.

Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of current trends and best practices in counseling and ones expertise area(s).

Active advisement of students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

SERVICE

Participate collegially in departmental college and university committees.

Collaborate with faculty and staff to implement departmental initiatives and programs.

Contribute to the professional counseling community through activities such as reviewing presenting at conferences and serving in professional organizations.

Engage in outreach or community service consistent with the mission of the university.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Earned doctoral degree in counseling / counselor education; have a related doctoral degree and have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1 2013; have been employed as a full-time doctoral-level faculty member in a CORE-accredited masters program prior to July 1 2017; or have graduated from a rehabilitation doctoral program prior to January 1 2018.

Academic background (teaching research service) commensurate with the rank of assistant professor or tenure of an associate professor.

Evidence of scholarly productivity or potential for scholarly productivity in research / creative activity commensurate with rank.

Evidence of effective teaching or teaching potential at the university level including online and in-person graduate-level instruction.

Active and sustained memberships in professional counseling organizations.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to travel to any university instruction site (e.g. Commerce Mesquite Dallas Plano).

Relevant professional counseling credentials (e.g. licensed professional counselor licensed professional counselor-supervisor licensed chemical dependency counselor certified school counselor etc.) or licensure / certification eligibility with a commitment to obtain within the first year of their academic appointment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE :

Earned doctoral degree in counseling / counselor education from a CACREP-accredited program.

Relevant teaching experience at the graduate level in a CACREP-accredited program commensurate with rank.

Evidence of training and / or experience teaching counseling coursework online synchronously and asynchronously.

Knowledge of and familiarity with CACREP standards and the accreditation process.

Dissertation committee experience as chair and / or co-chair.

Expertise in play therapy school counseling or student affairs.

Member of the Association of Play Therapy and credentialed as a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor TM or a certified school counselor in Texas.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS :

NA

WHY WORK AT EAST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Competitive Benefits & Work-Life Balance :

Employee tuition assistance for masters and doctoral programs.

Comprehensive benefits package including health dental vision life and long-term disability insurance.

ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.

12-15 days of annual paid holidays plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.

Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).

Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.

Career Growth & Development :

Access to cutting-edge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution .

Academic Excellence :

ETAMU is ranked among the top 30% in five online degree programs and offers national recognized academic programs.

Over 140 degree programs including nationally ranked online and graduate options.

First accredited institution to offer a competency-based bachelors degree in criminal justice .

Distance education offerings in Corsicana Dallas Frisco McKinney Mesquite Bryan and online.

State-of-the-Art Facilities :

Work in advanced facilities such as the 113470-square-foot Nursing and Health Sciences Building featuring a state-of-the-art simulation hospital and a 1300-acre agricultural research farm .

Vibrant Campus Life :

Engage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams contributing to a thriving campus community.

Prime Location & Growth :

Enjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas.

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All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

AI,Genetics,Clinical Trials,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Program Development,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1