Job description
Canyon, TX
The Department of Education at West Texas A&M University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Counseling for the Fall of 2025. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with the faculty of the Counseling program and teach two or more of the eight CACREP core areas in our 100% online program.
Work Performed:
This is a full-time, 9-month tenure-track faculty position. The successful candidate will teach a 3-3 course load of 9 credit hours per semester and be available for teaching in the summer as needed. The teaching load will consist of teaching graduate-level courses in the Counseling (M.A.) and the School Counseling (M.Ed.) programs. Other responsibilities include advising M.A. and M.Ed. students, maintaining an active research agenda that results in peer-reviewed publications, participating in departmental, college, and university service, and other duties as assigned.
Necessary Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate in Counselor Education by August 2025 (we will consider applicants who are ABD)
- Minimum three years of experience as a certified School Counselor
- Texas state licensure as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or eligible
- Evidenced scholarly activity or scholarly agenda in the field of Counseling
Preferred Qualifications:
- A doctoral degree in Counseling from a CACREP accredited program
- Specialized training in Counseling curriculum and online instruction development
- Experience teaching graduate courses in educator preparation course in Counseling in a higher education setting (i.e., university or community college)
- Experience monitoring and coordinating undergraduate or graduate Counseling programs
- Minimum two years of teaching experience in Grades EC-12
- Qualified or experience as a field supervisor to observe candidates, monitor performance, and provide constructive feedback to improved teaching effectiveness
- Minimum of two years of experience as a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Experience supervising Counseling interns
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The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits
For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:
Dr. Betty Coneway, Department Head for Education
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (806) 651-2664
West Texas A&M University and the Department of Education are committed to hiring the person most qualified for the Assistant Professor of Counseling position with equal treatment and access for all applicants, including affirmative action for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
We will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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.
How to apply
Please include all the following documents as attachments to the following email address: [email protected]
- Letter of Interest or Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)
- Three professional references
Please note: The offer of this position is contingent upon budgetary approval and successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.
