"Assistant Professor of Counselor Education"

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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Position Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title
Assistant Professor of Counselor Education

Requisition
202500138F

Rank
Assistant Professor

FLSA status
Exempt

Hiring Salary
Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Position Category

Position Type
Full-Time Tenure Track

College
College of Education

Department
Dept of Counselor Education

Open Date
11/21/2025

Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45398

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name
Dr. Leigh Holman

Title
Department Chair
Department of Counselor Education
Box 2119
Huntsville, TX 77341

Contact Phone
936-294-3410

Contact Email
laf006@shsu.edu

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

The Sam Houston State University’s (SHSU) Department of Counselor Education (DCE) seeks an outstanding counselor educator to join our dynamic team in a tenure track position. We offer CACREP accredited graduate programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A.), School Counseling (M.Ed.) and Counselor Education (Ph.D.). The department also houses the Institute for Play Therapy, which includes our Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy; a Center for Research & Training in Trauma, which houses our Graduate Certificate in Trauma & Grief Counseling; and the DCE offers a Graduate Certificate in Marriage, Couples, and Family counseling. The Counselor Education Center is in Huntsville, Texas on the SHSU campus (about an hour north of Houston) and has two state-of-the-art counseling clinics, one in Huntsville and one at The Woodlands Center (TWC) in north metro Houston, where we also hold some classes. The DCE contributes to the SHSU community-engaged campus model through thousands of hours of service annually to the community, including free counseling at our clinics and course-embedded service such as designing program evaluations for community agencies in the Research course. Our department values growth, innovation, and creativity.

Responsibilities include:
Teaching in person in Huntsville and TWC and online.
Career and professional advising and mentorship.
Providing clinical supervision in our state-of-the art training clinics.
Engaging in scholarship through ongoing research and publication in counseling journals and presentations at counseling-related conferences.
Active involvement in department, college, and university events (e.g., meetings/graduation).
Service to the department and college and to the counseling profession.
Serving as a course lead on 2-3 courses, providing curriculum oversight and continuity through coaching adjuncts teaching those courses.
Serving on dissertation committees.

Educational Requirements for the Position

Doctorate in Counselor Education, preferably from a CACREP accredited program

Experience Required for the Position

Required:
Successful teaching experience.
Evidence supporting future success as a scholar.
Experience as a counselor in school or community settings.
LPC in Texas or assurance that the candidate will seek LPC licensure in the state of Texas within 1 year of employment.

Preferred:
License as a professional counselor at the independent practice level.
Teaching in traditional and online or hybrid settings.
Active involvement in committees or leadership in counseling-related organizations.
Clearly articulated research agenda.
Peer-reviewed publications, juried presentations, and/or grant writing success.
Interest and understanding of research mentorship.
Ability to teach assessment and research methods and graduate certificate courses in play therapy, trauma and grief, or marriage, couples, and family coursework.

Other Requirements for the Position

Attitudes and behavior consistent with professional expectations.

Special Instructions Summary

Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted. This position is for the Fall 2026 semester. Please make sure that unofficial transcripts uploaded to the application contain the name of the issuing institution and the degree conferral date (if candidate is not ABD). Three written references or letters of recommendation are required. Selected candidate will be asked for official transcripts for all degrees at the time of hire.

Open Until Filled
Yes

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Candidate Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
3. Statement of Research & Goals
4. Transcripts
5. Cover Letter
6. Reference Contact Information

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 1
2. Letter of Recommendation 2
3. Letter of Recommendation 3
4. Teaching Evaluations