Assistant Professor of Practice – Counseling

About the role

The Department of Counseling at East Texas A&M University seeks a full‑time, non‑tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Practice to begin in Fall 2027. The faculty member will serve as Practicum & Internship Coordinator for CACREP‑accredited programs and contribute to teaching, service, and scholarship.

Key responsibilities

• Teach up to three undergraduate and graduate courses each semester, both online and face‑to‑face across campuses (Commerce, Dallas, Plano).
• Coordinate practicum and internship experiences, advise students, and develop curriculum in areas of expertise such as play therapy or clinical supervision.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees, accreditation activities, and professional counseling community events.

Required profile

• Earned doctoral degree in counseling or counselor education (CACREP‑accredited preferred).
• Professional counseling credentials (e.g., LPC‑S, Registered Play Therapist) and active membership in counseling organizations.
• Demonstrated effective teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level and evidence of scholarly productivity.

Required skills

• Experience delivering online instruction synchronously and asynchronously.
• Knowledge of CACREP standards and accreditation processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities for student advising and collaborative work.