Assistant Professional Track - Counseling

Job Title

Assistant Professional Track - Counseling

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Counseling

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

During the application process the “My Experience” page has a section provided “Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.)” to upload required documents.

• Use the Upload button to add each document.
• You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB.
• All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.
• Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.
• Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document, instead please email HR for help.
  
  

Please Provide The Following Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer). If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.
  
  

If you need assistance, please contact us at HR.Hiring@etamu.edu

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Summary

The Department of Counseling at East Texas A&M University, a student-centered doctoral university designated R2: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professional position beginning Fall 2026. Opportunities for summer teaching are available, contingent on student enrollment and departmental need. The appointment is for up to three years and is renewable.

The successful candidates will contribute to the department’s teaching and service missions. Specifically, we seek an educator who demonstrates excellence in undergraduate teaching and meaningful service to the department, college, university, and profession, as well as expertise in play therapy, school counseling, or student affairs within a student-ready framework.

Duties & Responsibilities

TEACHING/SERVICE

• Teach 4-5 undergraduate-level courses in Human Services/Counseling each semester.
• Serve as the Program Coordinator for the BA/BS in Human Services program & the Minor in Counseling.
• Active advisement of undergraduate students.
• Deliver instruction both online, asynchronously and synchronously, and face-to-face at any of the university campuses (i.e., Commerce, Mesquite, Dallas, Plano).
• Prepare syllabi, update course materials, and develop curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to implement departmental initiatives and programs.
• Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of current trends and best practices in teaching and technological applications in the classroom, including online teaching.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Earned doctorate in counseling or counselor education is preferred; a related doctorate in college student affairs/higher education, with evidence of professional identity and experience in counseling or counselor education, will also be considered.
• Academic background (teaching, service) commensurate with the appointment’s rank of assistant professional.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the university level, including online and in-person instruction.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals
• Ability to travel to any university instruction site (e.g., Commerce, Mesquite, Dallas, Plano).
• Work experience/background in counseling, counselor education, or human services.
  
  

Preferred Education / Skills/ Experience

• Doctorate in Counseling or Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program.
• Three years or more of university-level teaching experience.
• Synchronous and asynchronous online teaching experience.
• Certification in online teaching and course design.
• Active participation in counseling professional organizations.
• Evidence of licensure/certification or eligibility for licensure/certification as LPC, LCDC, or CSC in Texas.
  
  

Supervision Of Others

N/A

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.