What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor position at Prairie View A&M University?
Job Title
Assistant/Associate Professor (Counseling and Therapy Practice)
Agency
Prairie View A&M University
Department
Ed Leadership & Counseling
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Prairie View, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
The Department of Educational Leadership & Counseling is a nationally recognized program that prepares students in the field for positions as counselors. This tenure-track position offers the opportunity to strengthen the mental health of our communities and schools, along with training and developing a highly qualified generation of counselors.
This tenured/tenured-track position is housed in the Whitlowe R. Green College of Education. This is a full-time, 9-Month appointment beginning in the fall of 2026.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching graduate-level courses, researching and publishing in the field of counseling and therapy, providing service to the department, college, university, and professional organizations, along with engaging in intentional professional development activities.
The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Teaching three to four courses per semester.
- Establishing and maintaining an active, discipline-specific research agenda, resulting in scholarly publications and presentations.
- Advising and mentoring graduate students, including supervision during field experience, preparation for the school counselor certification exam, and/or in theses or dissertation.
- Work with other counseling faculty to maintain rigor and design/revise course curricula to ensure alignment with current evidence-based research, industry standards of practice, and accreditation requirements.
- Participating in department, college, university, and organizational service activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
- Ph.D. in Counseling; Ph.D. in Counselor Education; Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision from a CACREP accredited program.
- Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in K-12 settings.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent communicator; strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a commitment to fostering an all-encompassing learning environment.
- Visionary leader in field of counseling and proficient user of technology applications appropriate to the clinical training of counselors (e-portfolios and supervision portals) and platforms, such as Canvas, Blackboard, and other learning management systems.
- Can align standards of practice for the training and development of graduate students in counseling.
- Excellence in teaching at the graduate level.
- A record of scholarly research and publications in discipline-specific, peer-reviewed journal.
- Experience with online, in-person, and hybrid teaching modalities.
- Experience in various settings (schools, private practice, hospitals, and community agencies).
- Evidence building relationships reflecting community engagement and partnerships.
- Evidence of a cultivated professional identity in Counselor Education with specific areas of specialization.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduate of a CACREP-accredited approved program.
- Leadership or experience in securing CACREP accreditation.
- Credentialed with experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and/or Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor.
- Credentialed with experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
- Certification as a School Counselor.
- Leadership or experience as a coordinator, supervisor, or clinic director.
- Experience securing external funding through grants and contracts.
Job Posting Close Date:
- Until Filled
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as really, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
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.