Job Title

Assistant Professor of Counseling

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Education

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Job Summary:

West Texas A&M University is a student-centered, learning community dedicated to educating tomorrow’s leaders through innovative academic and co-curricular undergraduate and graduate programs. The Department of Education at West Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track teaching position as an Assistant Professor of Counseling. All applicants must explain how they will actively promote and participate in our student-centered mission, values, and philosophy. The Department of Education is developing innovative teaching strategies in the areas of travel abroad and cross-discipline collaboration to promote knowledge acquisition in English Language Learning education and multiculturalism. All applicants must demonstrate a willingness to learn, support, and promote these initiatives.

Work Performed:

Position responsibilities include teaching counseling courses and other assigned graduate and undergraduate courses in both face-to-face and web-based delivery systems, providing leadership for the school counseling program, developing school counseling curriculum, supervising school counseling practicum students, advising and recruiting students, working cooperatively with area public schools, maintaining an active research and publication agenda, participating in school and university committees and professional organizations.

Necessary Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in counselor education, preferably from a CACREP-accredited counselor education program.

• Eligible for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas.

• Certified or eligible for school counseling certification.

• A record or evidence of potential for research and scholarly activity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• State certification in teaching special education.

• 18 hours or more of graduate training/school in a special education or related field.

• Leadership abilities with the vision to develop and enhance the program.

• Evidence of teaching excellence on the graduate level.

• Identity with counseling organizations through membership, certifications, and/or licensures. Professional service and advocacy in counseling.

• Knowledge and experience in meeting accreditation standards, especially CACREP.

Applicant Instructions:

We require the following:

• Letter of interest or cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Portfolio of creative work (where applicable)

• Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching and service, as applicable

• Samples of unpublished works or works in progress (where applicable)

• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)

• Three professional references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu .

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html)

For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

Search Committee Chair: Dr. Betty Coneway

Department: Education

Phone: (806) 651-2664

Email: bconeway@wtamu.edu

Affirmative Action Commitment Statement

West Texas A&M University and the Terry B Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences are committed to hiring the person most qualified for the Assistant Professor of Counseling position with equal treatment and access for all applicants, including affirmative action for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

We will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees.

WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment.

At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits

West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.