Assistant Professor of Instruction Counseling

Job Description:

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Instruction for our CACREP accredited Counseling Programs beginning in Summer/Fall 2026 that is housed in the Department of Counseling and Special Education in the College of Education. The successful candidates will be committed to excellence in teaching, service, and community engagement as well as collaboration across the university.

Teaching assignments will be based on candidates' experience and expertise. The successful candidates will assume a range of responsibilities including the following: (1) teaching graduate level courses, including in-person, hybrid, and online courses; (2) participating in broad-based university, college, and departmental committee work, as well as professional and community service; (3) collaboration with colleagues, (4) advising students; and (5) supervising students' field experiences.

Teaching in summer is generally available.

Requirements:

An earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP approved program [ABD considered but doctorate must be completed before employment]

Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Relevant experience in the field of Mental Health Counseling.

Evidence of the ability to work collaboratively with other faculty, professionals, and community organizations.

Commitment to maintenance of CACREP standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Experience as a mental health, rehabilitation, or school counselor

Licensed as a Professional Counselor in Texas or eligible to be Licensed as a Professional Counselor in Texas

Ability and flexibility to teach both foundational and advanced Counseling courses

Additional Information:

The initial salary is competitive, based on qualifications and experience, and comes with excellent fringe benefits. Hiring decisions are based on budget approval.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at , by email at titleix, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa.

To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Required documents that candidates must submit include
1) a cover letter,
2) curriculum vitae,
3) contact information for at least two professional references.

For more information contact Dr. Paul Carrola, Search Committee Chair: pacarrola or .