Posted: Sep 30, 2024

Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, College of Education and Human Development

University of Texas at San Antonio - San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Application Deadline: N/A

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 12515

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio Department of Counseling in the College of Education and Human Development invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor faculty member specializing in school counseling. Clinical mental health applicants may apply, though school counseling is the priority for this position. This is a full-time, nine-month position that will start August 1, 2025.

Department

https://education.utsa.edu/counseling/ offers three CACREP-accredited programs: Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counselor Education and Supervision. Each year, the department serves approximately 450 students across the three programs. The M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program won the Robert Frank Outstanding Counselor Education Program Award in 2011 and 2019. The Department of Counseling houses several programs such as the Bilingual Counseling Certificate, the Neurofeedback training program, and the integrated behavioral health PITCH Expanded Providers Program. Currently, the program is undergoing reaccreditation with a site visit scheduled for Fall 2024. The Department of Counseling is comprised of 10 full-time tenured/tenure-track and seven fixed-term faculty members, with additional adjunct faculty who support the program's mission. The faculty rigorously engage in research, publications, and grants, and have been active in professional service at the state and national levels, serving in numerous leadership roles within the American Counseling Association and its divisions and Chi Sigma Iota.

Position Summary

The Department seeks exceptional candidates with (1) promise for high-quality scholarship and service to the profession; (2) excellence in graduate education; (3) a clear and strong counselor and counselor educator identity; and (4) a demonstrated commitment to a culture of excellence as described in the American Counseling Association and the American School Counselor Association codes of ethics, and to serving the needs of students at an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Candidates who have not completed their doctoral degree will not be considered, yet those who have a firm defense date by the end of Spring 2025 will be considered. This position is for a tenure-track assistant professor, so candidates who have achieved tenure at another institution are not eligible for tenure at UTSA upon commencement of the position.

Responsibilities

Conduct and publish research in counseling journals as expected at an R1 university; teach master's students in school counseling and/or clinical mental health counseling and doctoral courses in counselor education and supervision (courses are offered in the daytime and evening, mostly on the UTSA Downtown Campus and some online); pursue external funding; collaborate with colleagues; participate actively in the maintenance and growth of the school counseling program and/or clinical mental health counseling program, and the counselor education and supervision doctoral program; advise students; contribute to department committees/programs; mentor masters and doctoral students; and perform other service activities commensurate with rank and experience.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess:

• a doctoral degree in Counselor Education or related field that meets CACREP standards for core counseling faculty (note: Applicants who are ABD must provide written confirmation from their dissertation advisor of their dissertation defense date prior to an on-campus interview);
• a clear and strong counselor and counselor educator identity;
• a well-defined research agenda with promise for robust, high-impact research and publications in refereed journals;
• a commitment to pursuing external funding with training and support;
• a record of teaching excellence;
• skills for multiple teaching delivery methods;
• a demonstrated commitment to a culture of excellence as described in the American Counseling Association and American School Counselor Association ethical codes;
• the ability and desire to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of first-generation, low-income students, and to fulfill the mission of an HSI; and
• the ability and desire to work collegially with faculty from multiple backgrounds and specializations.
Application Process

To apply applicants must upload the following documents to the UTSA application portal:

Uploaded as the Resume Attachment:

• Current curriculum vitae.

Uploaded as the Cover Letter Attachment:

• Cover letter documenting how your experience meets the qualifications for this specific position.

Uploaded as an Attachment:

• A research statement that clearly articulates your research agenda and research experience (3-page limit).
• A teaching philosophy that integrates your commitment to first-generation students in an HSI, including ethical considerations (3-page limit).
• Complete contact information for at least three professional references.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure the fullest consideration please submit your materials through the UTSA portal no later than October 28, 2024. No email submissions will be accepted. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Jennifer Cook (mailto:[email protected]) and Dr. John Harrichand (mailto:[email protected]), search committee co-chairs.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Working Conditions

This position will be primarily located on UTSA Downtown campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.

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