Assistant Professor - Counseling Programs

Job Title: Assistant Professor - Counseling Programs

Position Number: 998317

Department: Curriculum and Instruction

Salary: $69,089

Remote: No

The Department of Curriculum & Instruction invites applications for a full‑time, 11‑month, tenure‑track Assistant Professor to teach and develop online graduate‑level counseling courses. The successful candidate will support the ongoing planning, development, implementation, and assessment of the M.A. in Professional Counseling, M.A. in Mental Health & Wellness Counseling, M.Ed. in School Counseling, and the Online LPC Bridge programs. Faculty are expected to fully engage in teaching, research, service, and program support activities in alignment with college and institutional expectations.

• Teach graduate counseling courses online in an accelerated 8‑week format using Blackboard Ultra and evidence‑based distance‑learning strategies.
• Teach two 8‑week courses concurrently and a total of ten courses across the 11‑month appointment.
• Develop, revise, and maintain high‑quality online coursework aligned with program outcomes and state certification and licensure requirements.
• Evaluate student work and provide timely, substantive feedback appropriate for accelerated course pacing.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including presentations, publications, grant activity, and other research endeavors.
• Participate in department/program support activities, such as committee service, adjunct faculty support, collaboration on field experience processes, candidate certification testing preparation, and ongoing program assessment and improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students across diverse backgrounds and professional roles.

• Demonstrated proficiency in teaching and counseling, with the ability to integrate theory and practical application.
• Experience guiding students in the development of counseling skills and techniques.
• Commitment to innovative, evidence‑based teaching strategies that support diverse learners.
• Ability to create inclusive, supportive learning environments for culturally diverse and at‑risk student populations.

• Experience designing and delivering engaging online courses.
• Proficiency with Blackboard Ultra or comparable learning management systems.
• Ability to translate counseling pedagogy and skills‑based instruction into high‑quality online learning experiences.
• Ability to design and deliver online courses that reflect Quality Matters (QM) principles, supporting the department’s ongoing efforts toward QM Program Certification.

• Strong communication skills for conveying complex counseling concepts clearly and effectively.
• Ability to build rapport, trust, and professional relationships with diverse individuals.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within teams and community partnerships.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Texas counseling licensure requirements or school counseling certification requirements.
• Ability to navigate regulatory frameworks and support students in meeting licensure expectations.
• Capacity to advocate for policy advancement within the counseling profession.

• Proficiency in using technology to enhance counseling education and support student learning.
• Ability to leverage technology for data‑informed decision‑making.
• Commitment to staying current with emerging instructional technologies.

• Active engagement in scholarly activities and research.
• Strong research skills relevant to counselor education and practice.
• Ability to mentor students in research and support their academic and professional development.

• Innovative mindset and willingness to actively engage in program improvement, including collaboration to enhance field experience processes, support certification and licensure completion, strengthen adjunct faculty support, and contribute to continuous quality enhancement across counseling programs.