Tenure-Track Counseling Assistant Professor

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling on the Edinburg campus for 2027-2028. The position emphasizes teaching, supervision of practicum/internship, and service within CACREP-aligned programs, with a strong focus on student success and research activity.

The successful candidate will teach MEd courses in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling, engage in program development, and participate in admissions, advising, and

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in counselor education or related field; CACREP-accredited preferred.
• Licensure eligibility as LPC in Texas or certified school counselor.
• Evidence of sustained professional engagement and scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction to MEd students in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling.
• Potential supervision of practicum or internship students; summer teaching optional.
• Engage in admissions, advising, orientation, and license/certification processes.
• Contribute to program and institutional service and governance.

Skills

Professional engagement in counseling

Research and scholarly activity

Licensure eligibility (LPC) in Texas

CACREP-aligned counseling practice

Education

Earned doctoral degree in counselor education

ABD considered; degree conferred before start date

Job description

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling on the Edinburg campus for 2027-2028. The position emphasizes teaching, supervision of practicum/internship, and service within CACREP-aligned programs, with a strong focus on student success and research activity.

The successful candidate will teach MEd courses in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling, engage in program development, and participate in admissions, advising, and