Assistant/Associate Professor - Counseling

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor - Counseling

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Counseling

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

During the application process the “My Experience” page has a section provided “Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.)” to upload required documents. 

• Use the Upload button to add each document.
• You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB.
• All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.
• Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.
• Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document, instead please email HR for help.

Please provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer). 
  If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

If you need assistance, please contact us at HR.Hiring@etamu.edu

SUMMARY:

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 two faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenured), both 9-month appointments, to begin in Fall 2026.

 

The successful candidates will contribute to the department’s teaching, research, and service missions. Specifically, we seek scholars who demonstrate potential for impactful research, effective and comprehensive teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and meaningful service to the department, college, university, and profession, as well as demonstrated expertise in play therapy, school counseling, or student affairs, within a student-ready framework. The successful candidates must demonstrate professional identity in counseling/counselor education through the following activities: (a) sustained memberships in professional counseling organizations (e.g., ACA, ACES, CSI, TAAP, TCA, etc.), relevant professional counseling credentials (e.g., licensed professional counselor, licensed professional counselor-supervisor, licensed chemical dependency counselor, certified school counselor, etc.) or licensure/certification eligible with a commitment to obtain within the first year of their academic appointment, and (c) sustained professional engagement in areas of professional development and renewal activities, professional service and advocacy in counseling, ongoing counseling practice, and/or research and scholarly activity in counseling. 

 

*Individuals seeking appointment as a tenured Associate Professor are required to meet the department’s established criteria for tenure and promotion before the appointment is made.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

RESEARCH

•  Develop and sustain a productive program of research/creative activity leading to peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and other scholarly contributions.

•  Engage in efforts to secure external funding for research appropriate to counseling and/or one’s expertise area(s).

•  Direct and serve on doctoral dissertation committees.

•  Mentor and engage both graduate and undergraduate students in research.

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