Clinical Assistant Professor: Counseling Program

University of North Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas in Denton seeks two Clinical Assistant Professors in Counseling to advance CACREP-accredited programs. The positions are nine-month professional faculty appointments with potential for summer teaching contingent on demand and funding.

Ideal candidates hold a doctorate in Counselor Education, demonstrate excellence in teaching and supervision, and may hold Texas LPC credentials; several roles involve service on committees and engagement with professional associations.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program by start of employment.
• Demonstrated record of effective teaching and supervision.
• Ability to teach across CACREP core areas including clinical and didactic courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision to master's and doctoral students.
• Advise and mentor students throughout their program.
• Serve on dissertation committees and collaborate with program faculty.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Teaching

Student mentoring

Education

Doctorate in Counselor Education (CACREP-accredited)

Licensed Professional Counselor (Texas)

Certified School Counselor credential (TX)

Job description

Title:

Clinical Assistant Professor: Counseling Program

Employee Classification:

Clinical Assistant Professor

Campus:

University of North Texas

Division:

UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department:

UNT-College of Education

Department:

UNT-Counseling & Higher Education-132300

Job Location:

Denton

Salary:

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE:

1.00

Retirement Eligibility:

ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Counseling Program is housed in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education, and offers an undergraduate minor in counseling, and master's and doctoral degrees in counseling. The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) has conferred accreditation on the following tracks in the counseling program at UNT: clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, and the PhD in counseling. The UNT Counseling Program is consistently ranked as one of the top counseling programs in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report, Best-Education-Schools.com, and GraduatePrograms.com. The UNT Counseling Program has been recognized with the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision's Outstanding Program Award.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Counseling Program at UNT seeks two Clinical Assistant Professors with a demonstrated record of strength in counseling, clinical supervision, leadership, and teaching to support the program’s professional and academic initiatives. These positions will contribute to the program, college, and university’s commitment to maintain excellence at the national level. The individual selected will serve a nine-month, professional faculty appointment. Part-time summer teaching is contingent upon student demand and funding.

Primary Responsibilities Include

• providing clinical supervision to master’s and doctoral level students;
• advising/mentoring students;
• serving on dissertation committees;
• working with faculty members in the Counseling Program and with those centers, institutes, and clinics affiliated with the Program to maintain and enhance the Program's national stature;
• participating actively on university committees and in professional counseling organizations;
• teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program by start of employment; demonstrate a record of effective teaching, supervision, and professional activity; and must demonstrate strength and flexibility to teach across the CACREP core, including both clinical and didactic courses.

Preferred Qualifications

Designation as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor.

Hold a current Certified School Counselor credential in the state of Texas.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Questions regarding the position can be directed to the chair of the department: Dr. Anne Rinn ([e-mail]) or the search committee chair, Kimberly King ([e-mail])

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.