Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

** Job Title
** Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University - Central Texas
** Department
* * College Of Education and Human Development
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Killeen, Texas
** Job Type
** Faculty
* * Job Description
** 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.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: (1) teaching three [3] graduate courses each semester in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, including in person, online, and hybrid modalities; (2) developing and maintaining a focused research line; (3) providing clinical supervision to master's level students; (4) coordinating practicum and internship courses; (5) working with faculty members in the Counseling Program and with facilities in the community to support students;

(6) participating 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.
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* Job Duties:

*** 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.
** Minimum

Education & Experience:

*** 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
** Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
*** Competent in providing clinical supervision to counselors in training.
* Effective communicator who can collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders.
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* Preferred…