Assistant Professor of Practice - Counseling

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Practice - Counseling Agency East Texas A&M University Department Counseling

Commensurate

Commerce, Texas

Faculty

The Department of Counseling at East Texas A&M University, a student‑ready, Doctoral University classified as R2:
High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification—invites applications for a 9‑month, full‑time, non‑tenure track Assistant Professor of Practice (Professional Track Faculty) starting Fall 2027. The successful candidate will serve as the Practicum & Internship Coordinator for the CACREP‑accredited programs, with a commensurate instructional workload in recognition of this responsibility. The chosen candidate will contribute to the department's teaching and service missions.

Specifically, we seek a colleague with a demonstrated record of effective teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels; a commitment to meaningful service to the department, college, university, and profession; and an expertise in play therapy or clinical supervision as evidenced by the applicant’s teaching and service contributions. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate professional identity in counseling/counselor education through the following activities: (a) sustained memberships in professional counseling organizations (e.g., ACA, ACES, APT, CSI, TAAP, TCA, etc.);

(b) relevant professional counseling credentials (e.g., licensed professional counselor, licensed professional counselor‑supervisor, licensed chemical dependency counselor, Registered Play Therapist™, Registered Play Therapist‑Supervisor™); and (c) sustained professional engagement in professional development and renewal activities, professional service and advocacy in counseling, ongoing counseling practice, and research and scholarly activity in counseling.

• Teach up to three courses each fall and spring semester across undergraduate and graduate programs
• Contribute to the department's core curriculum and develop graduate and undergraduate courses in areas of expertise.
• Deliver instruction online (asynchronously and synchronously) and face‑to‑face at any university campus (Commerce, Dallas, Plano).
• Pursue certifications, trainings, and workshops that demonstrate commitment to effective and innovative pedagogy.
• Stay current on trends and best practices in counseling and one's area(s) of expertise.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Respond to student inquiries within established university, college, and department expectations, and provide timely, meaningful feedback on assignments, assessments, and evaluations.
• Foster a supportive learning environment that promotes student persistence, competency attainment, and timely completion of coursework.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Participate collegially in departmental, college, and university committees; institutional effectiveness initiatives; accreditation activities; strategic priorities; and other service responsibilities as assigned.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to implement departmental initiatives and programs.
• Participate in required faculty meetings, commencement ceremonies, professional development activities, college events, planning sessions, and other institutional engagement opportunities.
• Contribute to the professional counseling community through activities such as reviewing, presenting at conferences, and serving in professional organizations.
• Engage in outreach or community service consistent with the mission of the university.
• Complete all required university training and assigned administrative responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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