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Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Professional Counseling


Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Professional Counseling

Job Posting Number

202319TTL

Job Location

San Marcos

Department

Conslng, Ldrship, Adlt Educ & Schl Psych

Position Description

Texas State University is seeking qualified applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor or associate professor position of Professional Counseling beginning August 2023. This position will involve teaching, research, service, and program support in a CACREP -accredited, master’s level Professional Counseling Program in Central Texas. Specific responsibilities will include teaching courses leading to licensure in professional counseling or marriage and family therapy, maintaining an active and productive program of research, student advisement, and service to the program, department, university, and profession. This position will teach core courses in our counseling program, with a particular focus on teaching basic skills, psychopathology, research methods, assessment, and other clinical courses as needed. The successful candidate will be headquartered on the main university campus in San Marcos and will teach courses on both the main university campus in San Marcos and at the university’s Round Rock Campus. The Professional Counseling Program is CACREP -accredited in three specialty areas: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling, and School Counseling.

Texas State University is a student-centered Hispanic Serving Institution of nearly 39,000 students. The university holds a Carnegie classification of Doctoral University-High Research Activity and is engaged in a strategic plan to attain eligibility for the State of Texas’ National Research University Fund by elevating its national research profile. Texas State University is located along the beautiful San Marcos River. San Marcos is in the center of the innovation corridor, 40 minutes south of Austin and 60 minutes north of San Antonio, and is rich in vibrant and eclectic communities. All positions are subject to availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

Required qualifications for Assistant Professor rank:
  • An earned doctorate in counselor education from a CACREP -accredited program by date of hire.
  • A record of, or the demonstration of the potential for, research and publication at the national and/or international levels.
  • Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a Licensed Professional Counselor ( LPC ) and/or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist ( LMFT ) in the State of Texas.

Required qualifications for Associate Professor rank:
  • An earned doctorate in counselor education from a CACREP -accredited program.
  • A documented record of sustained research and publication at the national and/or international levels.
  • A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and service.
  • Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a Licensed Professional Counselor ( LPC ) and/or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist ( LMFT ) in the State of Texas.

The applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on university and department established standards, inclusive of a recommendation by the department’s Personnel Committee.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications for Assistant Professor rank:
  • Experience teaching core courses in a CACREP -accredited program (such as basic skills, psychopathology, research methods, and assessment).
  • Experience providing clinical supervision in an academic setting.
  • Potential for securing external funding for research.

Preferred qualifications for Associate Professor rank:
  • Experience teaching core courses in a CACREP -accredited program (such as basic skills, psychopathology, research methods, and assessment).
  • Experience providing clinical supervision in an academic setting.
  • Strong record of scholarly publication.
  • Demonstrated experience securing external funding for research.
Application Procedures

Only applications submitted for this specific posting through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/39236 .

To guarantee full consideration, the follow application materials must be submitted by October 28, 2022:
1) A letter of interest that specifically addresses the qualifications and responsibilities noted in this posting.
2) Current curriculum vitae.
3) Names and contact information (to include phone and email address) of five references.
4) Unofficial Transcripts.
5) No more than three reprints of recent publications.

Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Elizabeth Kjellstrand Hartwig, Search Committee Chair, at ekk6@txstate.edu .

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions.

Proposed Start Date

Fall 2023

Posting Date

09/26/2022

Evaluation of Applications Begins

Full Consideration Date:

10/28/2022

Close Date

10/28/2022

Open Until Filled?

Yes

EEO/AA Statement

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Faculty and Academic Resources for assistance at FacHiringFR@txstate.edu . A representative from Faculty and Academic Resources will respond to you as soon as is possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Tobacco-Free Campus

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/39236
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. List of References
  4. Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
  5. Examples of Recent Publications
  6. Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
  1. Examples of Recent Publications #2
  2. Examples of Recent Publications #3
  3. DD 214/DD1300
  4. Veteran's Preference
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please select the rank you are applying for.
    • Assistant Professor
    • Associate Professor
  2. * Do you have an earned doctorate in counselor education from a CACREP-accredited program or ABD with anticipated completion prior to start date?
    • Yes, I have an earned doctorate in counselor education from a CACREP-accredited program.
    • Yes, ABD with anticipated completion prior to start date.
    • No.
  3. * Official transcripts are required for all degrees that provide evidence of a faculty member's credentials and qualifications. Foreign/International transcripts for all degrees must undergo a credentialing evaluation for U.S. equivalency by an organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). If selected for hire, I will provide official transcripts and/or evaluations for all degrees earned.
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
    • InsightintoDiversity.com
    • Texas Workforce Commission-Work in Texas
    • Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral
    • Other (Please Specify in follow up question below)
  5. * Please Specify: (enter 'NA' if not applicable)

    (Open Ended Question)



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