Assistant Professor of Counselor Education and/or Mental Health Counseling (Tenure Track)

Agency

Department

The Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling is seeking an outstanding professional counselor to join our team as a tenure track Assistant Professor. Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a Master of Science in Counseling and Guidance and a CACREP accredited Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching counseling education and/or clinical mental health counseling online courses.

• Maintaining an active research agenda that includes publications, presentations, and the pursuit of external funding.

• Advising students in programs.

• Providing service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned Doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited institution. ABD may be considered but must be completed by May 2026.

• Texas Licensed Professional Counselor credentials or be license-eligible as an LPC counselor in the state of Texas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching graduate level online courses (synchronously and asynchronously) in clinical mental health counseling and/or school counseling.

• Experience as a clinical mental health counselor and/or school counselor.

• Leadership experience serving at the Department, College, University, and/or Professional level

• Demonstrated knowledge of current issues and trends in the field of school counseling and/or clinical mental health counseling.

• Experience supervising graduate students.

• A record of scholarship in the counseling field.

• Knowledge of CACREP standards.

• Strong interpersonal, organization, and communication skills.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP & COUNSELING:

The Department of Educational Leadership & Counseling is housed in the College of Education & Human Performance at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. The department, with 11 full-time faculty, offers master's programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Counseling and Guidance, Adult Education, Educational Administration, Instructional Technology, a doctoral program in Educational Leadership, a transcripted certificate in Higher Educational Administration and Leadership, and a transcripted certificate in STEM.

Within the Department, the Counseling Program offers Master of Science Degrees in the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited 100% online Clinical Mental Health Counseling (EDCM) and non-CACREP accredited 100% online Counseling and Guidance (EDCG). The program prepares students for Professional Counseling licensure and School Counseling certification. Approximately 290 graduate students are enrolled in the Counseling program with four core faculty and supportive adjuncts. The College of Education and Human Performance is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and by the State Board for Educator Certification.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must apply online by submitting the following items:

https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMUK_External

• Employment Application

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Scanned transcripts (unofficial)

• Personal Statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable

• Three professional references with contact information

Please address questions and correspondence to the following:

Dr. Linda Challoo linda.challoo@tamuk.edu

Educational Leadership & Counseling Search Committee Texas A&M University-Kingsville

700 University Blvd; MSC 223

Kingsville TX 78363

Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts must be received directly from each degreegranting institution by the Office of the Provost, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, MSC 102, and Kingsville, Texas 78363-8202. For review of application, applicants may submit unofficial transcripts from each institution for higher education attended. 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 member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at https://www.naces.org/index.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.