Tarleton State University

Job Title

Assistant Professor Tenure-Track - CounselingAgency

Tarleton State University

Department

Counseling

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Counseling, housed in the School of Behavioral Sciences within the College of Education, is excited to invite passionate and highly qualified candidates to apply for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

This is a 9-month tenure-track position located on Tarleton’s campus in Fort Worth, Texas. Summer appointment is dependent upon need and funding availability. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be required to teach at other campuses or online at the institution’s discretion.

The responsibilities of this position include teaching courses to support our CACREP-accredited Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, along with related courses in other graduate programs in the department, supervising practicum and clinical internship experiences, contributing to formative and summative CACREP assessment, advising graduate students, participating in departmental service designed to support the counseling program(s), and engaging in a robust research agenda.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching, maintain an impactful research program, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in the necessary operation of the institution. Primary consideration will be given to candidates who have demonstrated successful teaching experience in clinical mental health counseling at the graduate level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

60% Teaching and Service:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum.
• Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
• Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring.
• Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement.
• Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to, college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.

40% Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity:

• Maintain an active agenda for research, scholarship, or creative activity appropriate to the applicant’s academic discipline.
• Make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge/creative expression in the applicant’s discipline through scholarly publication, presentation, or exhibition.
• Demonstrate potential for external funding, national impact, or professional recognition.

Minimum Requirements:

• Earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program by September 1, 2025
• Must hold (or be eligible for and subsequently gain licensure within one year of hire) Licensed Professional Counselor status from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate or equivalent will be considered)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful teaching experience at a CACREP-accredited graduate program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Experience with supervision of clinical mental health counseling students at the graduate level

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction; written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities; ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.

• Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience*** 

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via the "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include (required):

• Completed online application
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
• Unofficial transcripts
• Philosophy Statement related to Teaching, and Research - no more than 1500 words.

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date Fall 2025.

Official transcripts must be received directly from each degree‐granting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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