Assistant Professor – School of Human Sciences – 12018

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COUNSELING & DEVELOPMENT

The School of Human Sciences at Texas Woman’s University invites applications for 2 tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Counseling & Development. The position is expected to begin in August 2027.

The School of Human Sciences houses programs in Child Development, Child Life, Human Development & Family Studies, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Counseling & Development. The M.S. in Counseling & Development program has two CACREP-accredited tracks, in Clinical Mental Health and Professional School Counseling. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications.

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

Texas Woman’s University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation’s largest university primarily for women. Established in 1901, TWU is an R2, High Spending and Doctoral Production Institution University, which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education. About 11% of the university’s 16,338 students are men, who have been admitted to the University’s graduate programs since 1972 and undergraduate programs since 1994.

TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton (population 165,998), located 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This metroplex, the nation’s fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, theatre companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues. Additional information about the University is available at https://twu.edu/about-twu/.

THE POSITION

The position is a full-time, 9-month tenure-track appointment. Successful applicants must have a Ph.D. in Counseling (CACREP-accredited preferred), with a teaching, scholarship, and service record appropriate for the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will have appreciation for a multidisciplinary environment and a commitment to excellence in graduate education. Faculty will be expected to:

  • Serve as a core faculty member in the Counseling & Development program
  • Teach graduate level theory, research, and clinical courses
  • Teach undergraduate courses as needed
  • Develop a program of externally funded research and publications
  • Provide clinical supervision
  • Participate in university and community service
  • Collaborate on CACREP accreditation related activities

Required Qualifications for the Assistant Professor Rank:

  • Ph.D. in Counseling (preferably from a CACREP accredited program)
  • Eligible for LPC licensure in Texas
  • Documented professional LPC identity
  • Evidence of successful teaching experience
  • Demonstrated clinical competence
  • Established research agenda and record of publications in scholarly journals
  • Potential for obtaining externally funded grants
  • Willingness to engage in community/university partnerships

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Fluent in Spanish (verbal and written)

How to apply

Please submit the following documents:

  • A letter of application addressing (1) your qualifications for the position, (2) why you are a good fit for our program and university, and (3) your research agenda and accomplishments
  • An updated CV
  • Copy of graduate transcripts
  • Names and contact information for 3 references

Review of applications will begin on November 3 and will continue until the position is filled.

TWU strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

TWU is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran’s status, genetic information, or against qualified disabled persons.

With an enrollment of approximately 15,000 students, Texas Woman’s University is the nation’s largest university primarily for women. TWU offers degree programs in the liberal arts, nursing, health sciences, the sciences, business and education. Its campuses in Denton, Dallas and Houston are joined by an e-learning campus offering innovative online degree programs in business, education and general studies. TWU serves the citizens of Texas in many ways, including: • Graduating more new health care professionals than any other university in Texas • Easing the teacher shortage by placing highly qualified professionals in the classroom • Offering a liberal arts-based curriculum that prepares students for success in a global society • Conducting research that impacts the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity, osteoporosis, stroke and diabetes.