Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counselling

Job Details

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counselling

Location: Eagle Pass

Department: Health Studies

Job No.: 998887/998886

Posting Date: 08/26/2025

Until Filled: Yes

Appointment Date: 09/01/2026

Salary: Commensurate with Education and Experience.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program (or equivalent experience per CACREP grandfathering clause).
• Demonstrated professional counseling identity, including active membership in relevant organizations (e.g., ACA).
• Licensed or license-eligible as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Texas or home state.
• Evidence of effective graduate-level teaching and supervision in counselor education.

Preferred Qualifications

• CACREP-accreditation or site visit experience.
• Experience teaching and supporting online counseling programs.
• Clinical supervision experience (LPC-S preferred).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency.
• Experience working with rural and underserved populations.

Primary Responsibilities

Position Type: This is a 9-month- Remote; Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track OR Resident, Tenure Track

Graduate counseling faculty are responsible for providing high-quality education to students enrolled in the online MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program based at Eagle Pass. Faculty are expected to support program development, student retention, and CACREP accreditation efforts through high-impact teaching, service, and professional engagement.

• Teach core and specialty CACREP-aligned graduate courses online.
• Provide individual and group supervision during practicum and internship.
• Maintain current knowledge in counseling theory, ethics, and practice.
• Participate in curriculum development, evaluation, and assessment.
• Mentor graduate students and contribute to student retention initiatives.
• Engage in professional development and scholarly activity.
• Serve on departmental and institutional committees as appropriate.
• Support program compliance with CACREP standards, including accreditation self-study contributions and data collection.