Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counselling

Instructions to applicants

Job Title

Job Title Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counselling

Location

Department

Job No.

Job No. Position:998887/998886

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/26/2025

End Date

Until Filled Yes

Appointment Date

Appointment Date 09/01/2026

Salary Commensurate with Education and Experience.

Required

Required Qualifications

- Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP
-accredited program (or equivalent experience per CACREP grandfathering clause).

- Demonstrated professional counseling identity, including active membership in relevant organizations (e.g., ACA ).

- Licensed or license-eligible as a Licensed Professional Counselor ( LPC ) in the State of Texas or home state.

- Evidence of effective graduate-level teaching and supervision in counselor education.

Preferred

Preferred Qualifications

- CACREP
-accreditation or site visit experience.

- Experience teaching and supporting online counseling programs.

- Clinical supervision experience ( LPC
-S preferred).

- Experience working with rural and underserved populations.

Primary Responsibilities

Position Type:
This is a 9-month
- Remote;
Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track OR Resident, Tenure Track

Primary Responsibilities

Graduate counseling faculty are responsible for providing high-quality education to students enrolled in the online MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program based at Eagle Pass. Faculty are expected to support program development, student retention, and CACREP accreditation efforts through high-impact teaching, service, and professional engagement.

- Teach core and specialty CACREP
-aligned graduate courses online.

- Provide individual and group supervision during practicum and internship.

- Maintain current knowledge in counseling theory, ethics, and practice.

- Participate in curriculum development, evaluation, and assessment.

- Mentor graduate students and contribute to student retention initiatives.

- Engage in professional development and scholarly activity.

- Serve on departmental and institutional committees as appropriate.

- Support program compliance with CACREP standards, including accreditation self-study contributions and data collection.

Professional Growth Activities

- Maintain membership in counseling organizations (e.g., ACA , TCA ).

- Pursue continuing education in counselor education and supervision.

- Present at local, state, or national counseling conferences.

- Engage in scholarly research and writing related to counseling practice or education.

Program Support and Community Engagement

- Uphold the mission and values of Sul Ross State University and the MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.

- Foster partnerships with clinical agencies for practicum and internship placements, especially in rural and bilingual service areas.

- Promote access to mental health education in underserved regions.

- Assist with student recruitment and program marketing across Texas.

Additional Information

- This is a non-tenure-track position focused on teaching and supervision if remote. Resident faculty with a terminal degree will be tenure track.

- Reasonable availability to students via virtual office hours, email, and phone is expected.

- Participation in CACREP accreditation and regional licensure alignment is essential.

Any qualifications to be considered in place of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

This position is security sensitive.

Other Information

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary.

Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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