Assistant or Associate Professor of Professional Counseling at University of Houston-Victoria in Victoria TAMUV

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Job Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Professional Counseling Agency Texas A&M University - Victoria Department College of Education & Health Professions Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Victoria, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description Texas A&M University-Victoria seeks three to four full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professors of Professional Counseling with an anticipated start date of January 2027. The position is located at the Victoria Campus. Job Description Texas A&M University–Victoria seeks three to four full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professors of Professional Counseling, with an anticipated start date of January 2027. The position is located at the Victoria Campus, and the successful candidate will maintain a regular presence on campus. Qualifications: The College of Education and Health Professions at Texas A&M University–Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track position in Professional Counseling. The Master of Science in Professional Counseling program offers two CACREP-accredited concentrations: Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Professional School Counseling. We seek an individual with an earned doctorate in Counselor Education or a closely related field, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program. Candidates with a confirmed doctoral completion date will be considered. Candidates should identify with the counseling profession through active involvement in appropriate professional organizations and demonstrate experience in university teaching and clinical supervision of counselors-in-training. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of CACREP standards, professional counseling practice, and the preparation of clinical mental health and/or professional school counselors. Candidates must be eligible for appropriate professional licensure or certification in the State of Texas. Successful candidates will: Teach master's-level courses in the CACREP core and courses supporting the Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Professional School Counseling concentrations in traditional and online formats (4-course or equivalent teaching load in the fall and spring semesters); Provide clinical supervision to counselors-in-training, including supervision of practicum and internship experiences and clinical site visits as appropriate; Advise and mentor graduate students throughout their academic and professional preparation; Participate in student recruitment, admissions, orientation, retention, and other program activities; Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement; Collaborate with public schools, school districts, clinical mental health agencies, healthcare organizations, and other community partners; Maintain active involvement in appropriate professional counseling organizations; Maintain an appropriate scholarly agenda consistent with expectations for a tenure-track faculty appointment; Encourage and mentor student participation in research and professional activities; and Contribute to the College and University's mission through assigned service. These responsibilities preserve the substantive expectations in the current ad, including teaching, curriculum development, clinical supervision, student mentoring and recruitment, community partnerships, professional involvement, scholarship, and accreditation work. Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in graduate teaching in traditional and online environments, clinical supervision experience, and a strong commitment to counselor preparation. Additional preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate: Graduation from a CACREP-accredited doctoral program in Counselor Education and Supervision; Current or previous professional counseling licensure and/or Certified School Counselor (CSC) credentials; Eligibility for professional licensure or certification in Texas; Experience teaching CACRE