Assistant Professor, Counseling
- Employer
- Lamar University
- Location
- Beaumont, TX
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- Education, Child Development & Family Studies
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
2022164
Position Title:Assistant Professor, Counseling
FTE:.5
Salary:Commenstrate
Job Summary/Basic Function:About This Role:
The Department of Counseling at Lamar University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Counselor Education with expertise in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. This position involves teaching graduate-level online courses, maintaining an active research and publication agenda in counseling, coordinating counseling programs, supervising, and advising master’s-level students, and fulfilling service responsibilities to the department, college, university, and counseling profession. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with faculty colleagues in the College of Education and Human Development and with community partners. Candidates must be willing to relocate to the Beaumont area and maintain a campus presence.
What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities:
- Teaching and Instruction
- Teach online graduate courses in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
- Develop and deliver course content aligned with CACREP standards and departmental goals.
- Utilize innovative instructional strategies to engage students in online learning environments.
- Research and Scholarly Activity
- Maintain an active research and publication agenda specific to counseling and counselor education.
- Seek external funding to support research initiatives.
- Collaborate with colleagues and students to produce high-quality research outputs.
- Program Coordination and Curriculum Development
- Assist in the coordination of counseling programs, ensuring alignment with CACREP accreditation standards.
- Participate in curriculum development and continuous improvement processes.
- Contribute to program assessment and reporting activities.
- Student Advising and Supervision
- Supervise and mentor master’s level counseling students in clinical and academic settings.
- Provide academic advising and career guidance to students pursuing licensure and professional development.
- Oversee practicum and internship experiences in collaboration with community partners.
- Service to the Department, College, and Profession
- Actively participate in departmental, college, and university committees.
- Engage with professional organizations such as ACA, ACES, and SACES.
- Contribute to community partnerships and outreach initiatives.
Key Competencies: (KSAs – Knowledge Skills and Abilities)
- Knowledge
- Comprehensive understanding of CACREP accreditation standards and their application in counselor education.
- Expertise in Clinical Mental Health Counseling theories, practices, and ethical considerations.
- Familiarity with online teaching methodologies and best practices in distance education.
- Skills
- Strong research skills, including the ability to design, conduct, and publish high-quality scholarly work.
- Proficiency in curriculum development and program coordination in higher education.
- Effective communication skills for teaching, advising, and collaboration with students, colleagues, and external partners.
- Abilities
- Ability to engage and inspire graduate students in a virtual learning environment.
- Capacity to collaborate with colleagues and maintain a collegial work environment.
- Commitment to serving student populations and fostering an academic community.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift 25 pounds and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing, and walking between buildings.
Job Conditions:
- Standard academic hours: Monday – Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends as required for meetings, events, and conferences.
- On-campus presence required for faculty meetings, program events, and student advising.
- Occasional travel for research presentations, conferences, and community engagement.
Who We Are:
Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.
Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.
Benefits:
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Life insurance
- State of Texas Retirement plans
- Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.
- Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.
To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar UniversityMinimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program.
- Professional identity as a counselor educator with an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, demonstrated through education, teaching, research, and professional affiliations (e.g., ACA, ACES, SACES).
- A minimum of two years of successful graduate-level online teaching experience.
- Ability to establish and maintain an active research agenda in counseling and counselor education.
- Experience in clinical mental health counseling settings, particularly in community agencies.
- Experience in online education.
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas, or willingness to seek licensure in Texas if currently licensed in another state.
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran's Preference:Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
Security Sensitive Statement:This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Lamar Expectation of Quality:Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.
Open Date:12/20/2024
Close Date:03/21/2025
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:Organization
Texas Roots. Infinite Possibilities.
Lamar University students enjoy small classes where they can build lasting friendships with professors and peers. The 270-acre campus is in Beaumont, Texas, located about 90 miles east of Houston and 25 miles west of the Louisiana border. A comprehensive public university, Lamar gives students a chance to explore a variety of interests to prepare them to succeed in whatever fields they choose.
Academics
A member of the Texas State University System, Lamar University offers 63 undergraduate, 47 master's and nine doctoral degree programs. The university has more than 13,000 students enrolled in five academic colleges - Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Fine Arts and Communication. Lamar also offers the College of Graduate Studies and academic programs such as the Center for General Studies.
Students have access to numerous opportunities for scholarships, undergraduate research and study abroad programs. Lamar University students have:
- Performed research for NASA and flown experiments on NASA reduced-gravity flights.
- Presented original research at academic conferences as undergraduates in fields including mathematics, business and sociology.
- Enjoyed a 73 percent acceptance rate to medical and dental schools in recent years, compared to a 39 percent acceptance rate statewide.
- Gone on to lead major companies and make a name for themselves in fields from art and music to nursing and engineering.
Athletics
Students can participate in or cheer on their peers in more than a dozen NCAA Division I sports. Last year, the Cardinals were Southland Conference champions in men's golf, cross country and women's tennis. The volleyball and men's basketball teams were regular season co-champs and the women's basketball team was Southland Conference East Division champion. The LU baseball program has produced several major leaguers. The women's soccer program is entering its second season. The golf team has topped national rankings in recent years.
LU is beginning to rebuild a football program. A coach was hired in 2008. The stadium and athletic complex are being renovated, and the Cardinals plan to return to the gridiron in 2010.
Campus Life
A building boom at Lamar University in the past decade has given students access to state-of-the art facilities for learning, playing, dining and living.
Residents of Cardinal Village, the modern residence halls, have private bedrooms, high-speed Internet and amenities including an outdoor pool, basketball courts and community centers. The new dining hall offers a bistro ambience with international and American cuisine.
Working out in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center is like a trip to an exclusive gym where students have an automatic membership. Features include a 43-foot climbing wall, an elevated jogging track, new cardiovascular and weighttraining equipment, and courts for sports such as basketball, racquetball and indoor soccer. Competitive types can participate in intramural sports ranging from basketball and flag football to dodgeball, cricket and pool.
Making friends and building a social network is easy at Lamar with more than 100 clubs and organizations registered on campus. Through campus organizations, students can:
- Join a fraternity or sorority
- Get involved in community service
- Delve into a cause
- Nurture spiritual beliefs
- Start networking in future professions
- Do all of the above.
LU is a short drive from many outdoor adventures: a day at the beach, canoeing or fishing on area rivers and bayous, hiking in the Big Thicket National Preserve. Shopping and entertainment options also are nearby including theaters, museums and live music venues large and small.
History
Lamar University was founded in 1923 as South Park Junior College a few blocks from the current location. The name changed to Lamar College in 1932 to honor Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the Republic of Texas and the "Father of Education" in Texas. In 1951, the school became Lamar State College of Technology, a state-supported four-year institution, the first junior college in Texas to make such a transition. The name changed to Lamar University in 1971. The university joined the Texas State University System in 1995.
Visit/Apply
Visit campus to learn more about all Lamar University has to offer. Guided campus tours normally are scheduled at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
To arrange a campus visit, call (409) 880-8316 or e-mail recruitment@lamar.edu
To apply for admission, financial aid and scholarships, go to http://lamar.edu/admissions
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