Asst Professor - Counseling & Higher Education

University of North Texas at Dallas, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Denton, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
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Posting Title Asst Professor - Counseling & Higher Education
Department UNT-Counseling & Higher Education-132300
College/School College of Education
Job Location Denton
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility ORP Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
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Department Summary
The Counseling Program offers masters’ and doctoral degrees in counseling and an undergraduate minor in counseling associate studies. The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) has conferred accreditation on the following tracks in the counseling program at UNT: clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, and the PhD in counseling.
The UNT Counseling Program is consistently ranked as one of the top counseling programs in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report, Best-Education-Schools.com, and GraduatePrograms.com. The UNT Counseling Program has been recognized multiple times with the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision’s Outstanding Program Award.
A suitable candidate would demonstrate dedication to effective graduate teaching and strengthening the College’s commitment to enrolling, retaining, and graduating exceptional students. In addition, the candidate would contribute to the program’s mission to create, apply and disseminate innovative knowledge, especially in counseling for holistic wellness with populations facing risk factors.
The program values diversity in research that advances knowledge in the areas of advocacy and culturally inclusive counseling services. Research foci of current faculty members include animal-assisted therapy, career counseling, counselor supervision, multicultural counseling, play therapy, and school counseling.
Position Summary
The Counseling Program at UNT seeks a faculty member with a demonstrated record of strength in research, leadership, and teaching to support the program’s scholarly, professional, and academic initiatives. This position will contribute to the program, college, and university’s commitment to maintain excellence at the national level. The individual selected will serve a nine-month, tenure-track appointment beginning fall semester 2024. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Part-time summer teaching is contingent on student demand and funding.
Minimum Qualifications
The candidate must hold a doctorate in counselor education by start of employment; must demonstrate a record of effective teaching, supervision, and professional activity; and must demonstrate strength and flexibility to teach across the CACREP core, including both clinical and didactic courses. 
Preferred Qualifications
(1) specialized training and professional experience with adult clients; (2) demonstrated leadership in couple and/or family counseling; (2) a doctorate from a CACREP-accredited program; and (3) licensure (or licensure-eligibility) as a Professional Counselor. 
Required License / Registration / Certification
Physical Requirements Ability to communicate
Area of Specialty
Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position.
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Posting Number F1423P
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/77422
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