Tenure‑Track Counseling Educator & Research Mentor

New Mexico Highlands University; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University seeks a tenure-track faculty member in Counselor Education to teach counseling courses and supervise practicum/internship. The normal load is 18 credits in year one and 24 credits thereafter, with an 20–25 student advisee portfolio, plus service duties including curriculum development and recruitment.

Work location is Las Vegas, NM with an academic-year contract. Qualified candidates hold a doctoral degree in counselor education or ABD by 2025, with licensure

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in counselor education or ABD by Aug 11, 2025.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience as a counselor.
• Eligible for licensure in counseling.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Teach counseling courses and supervise practicum/internship.
• Carry a ~20–25 graduate advisee load.
• Engage in service activities: curriculum development, recruitment, advisement, and retention of diverse students.

Skills

Teaching

Advising

Supervision of clinical trainees

Research and writing

Communication and networking

Education

Doctoral degree in counselor education

Job description

New Mexico Highlands University seeks a tenure-track faculty member in Counselor Education to teach counseling courses and supervise practicum/internship. The normal load is 18 credits in year one and 24 credits thereafter, with an 20–25 student advisee portfolio, plus service duties including curriculum development and recruitment.

Work location is Las Vegas, NM with an academic-year contract. Qualified candidates hold a doctoral degree in counselor education or ABD by 2025, with licensure