Assistant Professor of Counseling

About the role

West Texas A&M University’s Department of Education seeks an Assistant Professor of Counseling to strengthen rural behavioral health services. This tenure‑track, 11‑month position focuses on graduate online counseling education and collaborative community initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical mental health services within the Behavioral Health Workforce Initiative (BHWI).
• Develop and maintain community partnerships with schools and health agencies.
• Supervise and teach graduate practicum and internship courses, including summer terms.
• Recruit, admit, and advise master’s‑level counseling students.
• Maintain an active research and publication agenda.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees.
• Collaborate with university personnel on BHWI data collection and management.

Required profile

• Earned doctorate in Counselor Education.
• Texas state licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or eligibility for licensure.
• Evidence of scholarly activity or a clear scholarly agenda.
• Experience supervising counselors‑in‑training during practicum and internship.

Required skills

What we offer

• Tenure‑track faculty position with a competitive, commensurate salary.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across counseling, psychology, social work, nursing, and related fields.
• Support for research, publication, and professional development.