Assistant or Associate Professor of Professional Counseling

Job Title

Assistant or Associate Professor of Professional Counseling

Agency

Texas A&M University - Victoria

Department

College of Education & Health Professions

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Victoria, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M University–Victoria seeks one full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Professional Counseling, with a start date of January 2027. The position is located at the Victoria Campus, and the successful candidate will maintain a regular presence on campus. End date: Open until filled.

Qualifications: The College of Education and Health Professions at Texas A&M University–Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track position in Professional Counseling. The Master of Science in Professional Counseling program offers two CACREP-accredited concentrations: Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Professional School Counseling.

We seek an individual with an earned doctorate in Counselor Education or a closely related field, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program. Candidates should identify with the counseling profession through active involvement in appropriate professional organizations and demonstrate experience in university teaching and clinical supervision of counselors-in-training.

Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of CACREP standards, professional counseling practice, and the preparation of clinical mental health and/or professional school counselors. Candidates must be eligible for appropriate professional licensure or certification in the State of Texas.

Successful candidates will:

• Teach master's-level courses in the CACREP core and courses supporting the Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Professional School Counseling concentrations in traditional and online formats (4-course or equivalent teaching load in the fall and spring semesters);

• Provide clinical supervision to counselors-in-training, including supervision of practicum and internship experiences and clinical site visits as appropriate;

• Advise and mentor graduate students throughout their academic and professional preparation;

• Participate in student recruitment, admissions, orientation, retention, and other program activities;

• Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement;

• Collaborate with public schools, school districts, clinical mental health agencies, healthcare organizations, and other community partners;

• Maintain active involvement in appropriate professional counseling organizations;

• Maintain an appropriate scholarly agenda consistent with expectations for a tenure-track faculty appointment;

• Encourage and mentor student participation in research and professional activities; and

• Contribute to the College and University's mission through assigned service.

These responsibilities preserve the substantive expectations in the current ad, including teaching, curriculum development, clinical supervision, student mentoring and recruitment, community partnerships, professional involvement, scholarship, and accreditation work.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in graduate teaching in traditional and online environments, clinical supervision experience, and a strong commitment to counselor preparation.

Additional preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate:

• Graduation from a CACREP-accredited doctoral program in Counselor Education and Supervision;

• Current or previous professional counseling licensure and/or Certified School Counselor (CSC) credentials;

• Eligibility for professional licensure or certification in Texas;

• Experience teaching CACREP-aligned graduate counseling coursework;

• Experience supervising counseling practicum and internship students;

• Experience in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and/or Professional School Counseling;

• Working knowledge of current CACREP standards and accreditation processes;

• Experience with program assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement;

• Evidence of scholarly activity related to counseling, counselor education, clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, or counselor preparation;

• Experience teaching effectively in online and other technology-supported learning environments;

• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and leadership skills; and

• A commitment to developing collaborative relationships with schools, counseling agencies, healthcare providers, and community partners.

Appointment at the Associate Professor Rank: Appointment at the Associate Professor rank requires a record of excellence in university teaching and a record of scholarly research and publication commensurate with the candidate's experience and the University's expectations for appointment at that rank.

Values: Texas A&M–Victoria Values: Together We Rise

• Wisdom

• Excellence

• Respect

• Integrity

• Students

• Empathy

Setting: Texas A&M University-Victoria is the most recent addition to the Texas A&M University System. The University was founded in 1973 as part of the University of Houston System and was transferred to the Texas A&M University System during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. A&M-Victoria is the only four-year university in a 100-mile radius and is just 30 miles from the Texas Gulf Coast. The University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution located in the Coastal Bend region of Texas. It serves the educational needs, promotes economic well-being, and advances the community and region's quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and it offers more than 50 academic programs, as well as concentrations and certificates. The university also has several accreditations for specific areas and programs, including from the AACSB, ABET, CACREP and CCNE. In addition to its recent transition into The Texas A&M University System, A&M-Victoria is in the process of adding academic programs in three major areas: aviation, agribusiness, and engineering. In addition to academic excellence, A&M-Victoria has a thriving Athletics program that offers six competitive teams: baseball, softball, men’s and women’s soccer, and men’s and women’s golf. The Jaguars are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the baseball, softball and soccer teams compete in the Red River Athletic Conference. The golf teams compete in the Association of Independent Institutions Conference. Learn more about Texas A&M University-Victoria's history, academic programs, and campus facilities here.

Application:  Review of applications will begin Sept. 17, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a letter of application addressing qualifications, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and contact information for three references. For more information regarding this position and to apply, visit TAMUV Jobs. If you have any questions related to the search, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Chang Lee ([email protected]).

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.