Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Counseling 501282 Faculty Full-time Opening on: Sep 11 2026 College of Education Application Deadline: Position will be open until filled. Review of Applications will begin October 12, 2026 Position Details: This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.We are seeking an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice with a demonstrated professional
counseling identity, strong teaching and organizational skills, and experience working on CACREP accreditation tasks. The successful candidate will teach and advise students in our CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling master's program and will additionally mentor students in our Counseling & Counselor Education doctoral program (currently seeking CACREP accreditation).Specific duties include:• Teach
graduate counseling courses such as Orientation, Introduction to Helping Skills, Small Group Counseling, Counseling Diverse Populations, Intro to Marriage & Family Therapy, and Play Therapy.• Serve as the program’s CACREP liaison and coordinate CACREP accreditation efforts (e.g., continuous program evaluation, compliance reports, endorsing candidates for NCC).• Consult with program faculty and Frog CARE Centers staff
to ensure CACREP compliance• Develop and revise courses, with program faculty, to reflect current field practices and standards.• Implement innovative teaching practices, such as technology integration, simulations, or case-based learning.• Advise and mentor graduate students, including serving on oral/comprehensive examination and dissertation committees.• Provide service to the college, university, and
counseling-related professional organizations.• Contribute to program marketing and recruitment through open houses, information sessions, and community events.Required Qualifications:- Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program. ABD candidates will be considered, but must complete degree requirements by the appointment date.- Demonstrated excellence or potential for
excellence in teaching across the CACREP curriculum.- Evidence of professional engagement in the counseling field.- Knowledge of and ability to coordinate CACREP accreditation compliance.Preferred Qualifications:- Experience as instructor-of-record for graduate counseling courses.- Licensed to practice counseling and eligible for Texas LPC credential.- Two or more years of clinical experience in schools, communities,
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