Assistant Professor of Counseling (Clinical Mental Health Counseling) - Tenure-T - Job at University of North Texas

Assistant Professor of Counseling (Clinical Mental Health Counseling) - Tenure-T

Dallas, TX

Posted 30 days ago

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UNT System Overview	Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Posting Title	Assistant Professor of Counseling (Clinical Mental Health Counseling) - Tenure-Track
Department	DAL-Counseling & Human Services-518100
College/School	School of Behavioral Health and Human Services
Job Location	Dallas
Full Time/Part Time
Retirement Eligibility	ORP Eligible
Additional Retirement Information	For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.
Salary Information	Salary commensurate with experience
Department Summary	The Counseling Program at UNT Dallas prepares a multi-culturally competent counselor and a change agent who promotes wellness in children, adults, families, schools, and communities locally and worldwide. The Program offers two CACREP-accredited master's programs: school counseling and mental health counseling. Mentored by dedicated faculty with extensive experience as licensed practitioners and in research, our students undergo authentic experiential and evidence-based training. Graduates of the UNTD Counseling program are dedicated leaders and advocates for diversity in the communities they serve.
Position Summary	The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Counseling (Clinical Mental Health Counseling) starting in Fall 2024. UNT Dallas - the city's first four-year public institution of higher education - offers faculty the unique opportunity to help shape the character of a 21st-century, learner-focused, comprehensive urban university. This faculty position is a tenure-track, 9-month term appointment responsible for teaching graduate-level counseling courses, engaging in scholarship, and engaging in professional and university service.
Minimum Qualifications	The successful candidate will possess the following required qualifications: Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Counselor Education from a CACREP (The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) accredited or equivalent program. Eligible for a License in Professional Counseling in the State of Texas (LPC). Evidence of successful teaching experience in graduate instruction and demonstrated clinical competence. An established scholarly agenda appropriate to the rank. A documented professional counselor identity as evidenced by education, teaching, clinical experience, and professional affiliations (such as the American Counseling Association, Texas Counseling Association, American School Counseling Association, and Association for Counselor Education and Supervision). Documented professional experience and competency in working with culturally diverse populations. Willingness to engage in community/school-university partnerships.
Preferred Qualifications	The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Experience with the CACREP accreditation process. Evidence of student-orientated instruction and leading within a collaborative environment. Demonstrated outreach and service activities. Interest in or experience with collaborative grant development.
Required License / Registration / Certification
Physical Requirements	Ability to communicate, Carrying, Sitting, Standing, Walking
Area of Specialty
Security Sensitive	This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement	The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Driving University Vehicle	No

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty	This faculty position is a tenure-track, 9-month term appointment responsible for teaching graduate-level counseling courses, engaging in scholarship, and engaging in professional and university service. Responsibilities Include: Teaching graduate school counseling courses along with a variety of counseling courses, both web-based and face-to-face Supervising clinical experiences of school counselors and community counselors in both practicum and/or internship Advising students in a Master's level CACREP aligned (working towards CACREP) clinical mental health counseling program. Conducting research and publishing in journals related to the discipline Collaborating with colleagues, and performing community service to the university, profession, and the community Participating in Curriculum Development and program enhancement Courses taught may include, but are limited to: Practicum, Internship, Beginning Counseling Skills, Professional orientation, and Ethics.

Description of Job Duty

This faculty position is a tenure-track, 9-month term appointment responsible for teaching graduate-level counseling courses, engaging in scholarship, and engaging in professional and university service.

Responsibilities Include:

Teaching graduate school counseling courses along with a variety of counseling courses, both web-based and face-to-face
Supervising clinical experiences of school counselors and community counselors in both practicum and/or internship
Advising students in a Master's level CACREP aligned (working towards CACREP) clinical mental health counseling program.
Conducting research and publishing in journals related to the discipline
Collaborating with colleagues, and performing community service to the university, profession, and the community
Participating in Curriculum Development and program enhancement
Courses taught may include, but are limited to: Practicum, Internship, Beginning Counseling Skills, Professional orientation, and Ethics.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	F1543P
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Job Summary

Company

University of North Texas - Dallas

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

Master's Degree

Required Experience

Open