Assistant/Associate Professor of Counselor Education (5 positions)

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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.

Position Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215.

Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Counselor Education (5 positions)

Rank: Assistant Professor

Position Type: Full-Time Tenure Track

College: College of Education

Department: Dept of Counselor Education

Open Date: 11/21/2025

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.).

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.
• Service to the department and college and to the counseling profession.
• Serving as a course lead on 2-3 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.

Other Requirements for the Position

Attitudes and behavior consistent with professional expectations.

Special Instructions Summary

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.