Associate Professor-Department Chair; Counseling

Associate Professor-Department Chair (Counseling)

St. Edward's University, a nationally ranked, independent Catholic university and Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), invites applications for a full‑time, 12‑month position as Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Counseling, beginning July 1 2026. The department offers a CACREP-accredited program with specializations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) and Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling (MCFC). The campus is devoted to a Holy Cross educational mission that seeks to educate the hearts and minds of a diverse student body committed to social justice.

• Required Qualifications:
• Earned doctorate (PhD) in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program.
• Administrative and leadership experience as department chair or program director at the university level.
• Previous experience in a CACREP-accredited program.
• Demonstrated ability to teach courses across the CACREP curriculum in the Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program.
• Licensed or eligible for LPC and/or LMFT in Texas.
• Evidence of sustained professional engagement through professional development, service, or ongoing counseling practice.
• Commitment to enhancing diversity and social justice in academia and supporting the university’s global initiative.
• Record of research and scholarly activities.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Effective teaching and mentoring at the graduate level.
• Understanding of university governance structures.
• Personnel management skills.
• Curriculum development and program assessment experience.
• Grant writing and external funding experience.

• Teach graduate‑level courses in the Counseling Program, consistent with the candidate’s specialization and program needs.
• Represent the department to university administration and the external community.
• Manage the department’s budget, recruit and evaluate faculty and staff, schedule courses, and ensure compliance with university policies.
• Collaborate with enrollment management to meet program enrollment goals.
• Ensure compliance with CACREP standards, university policies, and state licensure requirements.
• Support faculty in scholarly and creative work and in professional development.
• Oversee the quality of instruction, credit‑hour production, and class/teaching assignments; foster an inclusive learning environment.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and collegial department culture.
• Advise and mentor graduate students.
• Perform other duties as outlined in the Faculty Manual.

• Submit an online application by clicking “Apply for this Position.” (Link to be added.)
• Include: cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references, philosophy statement on Leadership, Teaching, and Research, and graduate transcripts.
• Include a separate mission integration statement describing how you would integrate St. Edward’s Holy Cross mission into your work.

St. Edward’s was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross and emphasizes courage to take risks, an international perspective, and a commitment to educational opportunities for diverse backgrounds. In support of this mission, describe how your individual differences, life experiences, and unique capabilities would contribute to the university’s mission, and how your prior work aligns with it.

Applicants must submit materials by October 30 2025. The position will remain open until filled.