Job location: Commerce TAMUC

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2020-09-02
Req: R-032220
Job Title

Assistant Professor - Counseling

Agency

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Department

Counseling

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

During the application process you have one opportunity to upload documents as a combined PDF. The page “My Experience” has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload the file.

This one combined PDF must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts – If required for the position (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required at time of verbal offer).
  If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.

SUMMARY:

The Department of Counseling at Texas A&M-Commerce is seeking a faculty member for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in School Counseling. This is a 9-month tenure-track position which will begin Spring 2021. In addition to teaching, faculty at Texas A & M University-Commerce are required to conduct scholarly activities, work cooperatively with others, and contribute service to their discipline, the university, and the community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach masters or doctoral level courses in counseling;
• Publish research;
• Advise students;
• Prepare syllabi, update course materials and develop curriculum;
• Deliver instruction both online and on any of the university campuses.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to implement departmental programs;
• Provide service to the department, college, university and public schools, and community;
• Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of current trends in professional licensure/certification rules and regulations, learning with research, best practices in teaching, and technological applications in the classroom, including online teaching.
• On-site supervision of school counseling interns; and
• Recruitment of prospective school counseling students;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Receive doctorate in Counseling or Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited doctoral program
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals. Good written and oral communication skills. Commitment to high quality teaching. Dedication to high standards and student success.
• Experience as a school counselor in Texas
• Certified School Counselor

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

• Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas
• University level teaching experience.
• Online teaching experience.
• Several years of experience as a school counselor
• Demonstration of research in school counseling
• Experience mentoring school counselors or school counselor interns
• Experience supervising school counselors or school counselor interns
• Familiarity with and knowledge of local school district policies and trends in school counseling
• Potential to network with directors of school counseling in Texas
• Demonstration of active participation in counseling professional organizations

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.

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