Assistant/Associate Professor - Counseling bei Tamus

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

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

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• Use the Upload button to add each document.
• You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB.
• All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.
• Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.
• Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document, instead please email HR for help.

Please provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer). 
  If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

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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 department’s 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. 

 

*Individuals seeking appointment as a tenured Associate Professor are required to meet the department’s established criteria for tenure and promotion before the appointment is made.

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 one’s 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 department’s 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 one’s 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 master’s 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:

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WHY WORK AT EAST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY?

Competitive Benefits & Work-Life Balance:

·         Employee tuition assistance for master’s 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 bachelor’s 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 113,470-square-foot Nursing and Health Sciences Building, featuring a state-of-the-art simulation hospital and a 1,300-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 institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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