Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Overview

Texas A&M University-Central Texas is located on the southern edge of Killeen, TX, about 60 miles north of downtown Austin. It is a great place to live with minimal traffic and a low-cost of living generally. Killeen has a population of 160,000 and is ranked 101st in the best places to live. Killeen has an airport and easy access to Interstate highways.

The university is also about a three-hour drive from Dallas, three and a half to Houston, and two to San Antonio, thus quick access to three major metropolitan areas. Ft. Hood a major military base is located in Killeen and significant health care and a VA Hospital are located in nearby Temple.

The faculty member will support the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Texas A&M University – Central Texas and should have a demonstrated record of quality teaching, research, and leadership. The individual selected will serve a nine-month, tenure-track appointment. Summer appointment is not guaranteed and is contingent upon University need.

• Teach three graduate courses each semester in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, including in person, online, and hybrid modalities.
• Develop and maintain a focused research line.
• Provide clinical supervision to master's level students.
• Coordinate practicum and internship courses.
• Work with faculty members in the Counseling Program and with facilities in the community to support students.
• Participate actively in professional organizations and university committees.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any US employer. The department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

• Develop, implement, and review effective teaching and learning processes, incorporate appropriate methodology, technology and other tools;
• Remain current in discipline and ensure appropriate advisement of students seeking licensure as professional counselors;
• Teach graduate courses in Counseling and Psychology, including on campus, online, and hybrid courses (12 workload credits per semester; 4 workload credits for each graduate course taught);
• Develop a system for ongoing evaluation of both teaching and learning including course competency expectations and student learning outcome measures;
• Maintain an appropriate schedule for student access and inquiry; hold office hours, advise students, and supervise clinical experiences
• Participate in necessary institutional functions such as, but not limited to, department, college, and university committees; club sponsorship; facilitation of advisory committees; student/faculty recruitments; and mentoring of new and part-time faculty;
• Conduct research and scholarship activities and publicly disseminate findings;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Earned doctoral degree in counselor education, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program that is approved by the university and recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as appropriate to Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
• Ability in the discipline and clear promise of teaching excellence as evidenced in evaluation by peers, department head, and college dean,
• A record of scholarly activity beyond that required for completion of the terminal degree.
• Minimum credential standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC), which include at least 18 graduate semester credit hours in the subject area of suitable approved justifications.
• Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas

• Competent in providing clinical supervision to counselors in training.
• Effective communicator who can collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders.

• Ph.D. from a CACREP accredited university.
• Familiarity with CACREP accreditation standards and process.
• Teaching and supervision experience at the graduate level.
• Experience working in the field of mental health or in counseling settings
• A strong record of peer reviewed scholarly activities

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.