Assistant Professor of Professional Counseling

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Professional Counseling

Job Posting Number:

2027016TTL

Job Location:

San Marcos

Department:

Conslng, Ldrship, Adlt Educ & Schl Psych

Position Description:

The Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology (CLAS) in the College of Education at Texas State University, a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) located in San Marcos, Texas, invites applications for a tenure-earning assistant professor position of Professional Counseling beginning August 2027. This position is focused on teaching and research in the School Counseling Concentration and involves teaching, research, service, and program support in a vibrant master’s program in Central Texas. Specific responsibilities include teaching courses in Professional Counseling, maintaining an active and productive program of research, engaging in external funding submissions, and providing service to the program, department, university, and profession.
Program: The Professional Counseling Program is CACREP-accredited in three specialty areas: Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling; and School Counseling. This position will include teaching core courses in our counseling program, with a particular focus on school counseling courses, Developmental Issues, and Child and Adolescent Counseling. The successful candidate will be headquartered on the main university campus in San Marcos and will teach courses on both the main university campus in San Marcos and at the university’s Round Rock campus.

Department: The CLAS Department serves approximately 975 students seeking undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in Professional Counseling (COUN), Educational and Community Leadership (EDCL), Adult, Professional, and Community Education (APCE), School Psychology (SPSY), Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE), and Integrated Studies (INTS). The CLAS Department provides high quality undergraduate and graduate education to promote significant transformational changes in communities, schools, organizations, and institutions locally and globally. Guided by expert faculty who are deeply engaged in innovative research and dedicated to student success, CLAS students grow into leaders and changemakers in schools, communities, and organizations across Texas and beyond. The CLAS Department is proud to be part of a public, Hispanic-Serving Institution that values discovery and impact through research, teaching, and service.

University: Founded in 1899 as a small teaching college, Texas State University is now home to over 40,000 students. The university holds a Carnegie classification of Doctoral University-High Research Activity (R2) and is engaged in a strategic plan to attain Doctoral University-Very High Research Activity (R1) by 2027. Texas State University is located along the beautiful San Marcos River. San Marcos is in the center of the innovation corridor, 40 minutes south of Austin and 60 minutes north of San Antonio and is rich in vibrant and eclectic communities.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in Counselor Education by employment date of August 2027.
• A demonstrated record of training and experience in school counseling.
• A record of, or demonstration of the potential for, research and publication at the national and/or international levels.
• A record of, or demonstration of the potential for, securing external funding for research.
• A professional clinical license (e.g., Licensed Professional Counselor [LPC], Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist [LMFT]) or School Counselor certification or a provisional clinical license (e.g., LPC Associate, LMFT Associate) with a plan in place to complete the professional license in the State of Texas within two years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A documented record of securing external funding for research.
• Experience teaching core courses in a CACREP-accredited program in the teaching areas listed above.
• Designation as a clinical supervisor (e.g., LPC-S, LMFT-S) and experience providing clinical supervision in an academic and/or clinical setting.
• A professional certification in play therapy (e.g., Registered Play Therapist [RPT™], Registered Play Therapist Supervisor [RPT-S™], School- Based Registered Play Therapist [SB-RPT™]).
• A demonstrated record of training and experience in play therapy.

Application Procedures:

Only applications submitted for this specific posting through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58376.To guarantee full consideration, all application materials must be submitted by October 14, 2026.

Applicants must submit:

• A letter of interest that specifically addresses the qualifications and responsibilities noted in this posting.
• Current curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document).
• Names and contact information (to include phone and email address) of five references.
• Three reprints of recent publications (optional).

Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Jennifer Greene-Rooks, Search Committee Chair, jgreene@txstate.edu.The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions.

Proposed Start Date:

Fall 2027

Posting Date:

09/14/2026

Review Date:

10/15/2026

Close Date:

10/27/2026

Open Until Filled?:

No

Legal Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, drug screening (if applicable), and employment eligibility verifications.

Certain positions, including those with clinical responsibilities, require compliance with health, immunization, and other requirements mandated by affiliated clinical agencies. Employment and continued assignment in such roles are contingent upon meeting and maintaining these requirements.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

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Record Checks and Verifications:

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment:

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Work at Texas State?:

Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.

Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58376