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Job Title

Full Professor Tenure-Track & Department Head of Counseling

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Behavioral Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Counseling (http://www.tarleton.edu/counsel/) , housed within the School of Behavioral Sciences at Tarleton State University’s College of Education, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Professor and Department Head. The Department of Counseling offers CACREP-accredited programs that prepare students to become Licensed Professional Counselors, equipped with comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The ideal candidate will lead the department in fostering academic excellence and contributing to the transformative education that Tarleton State University’s College of Education is known for. This position is mostly related to administrative duties. Although teaching and research remain part of the position, the department head role is primarily administrative, and includes duties such as, but not limited to, curriculum development, faculty hiring, evaluation, managing schedules, and overseeing departmental budgets.

The Department Head provides academic and administrative leadership for the department. The Department Head manages faculty, staff, and student affairs; plays a key role in budget and resource management; oversees strategic planning; and represents the department to external stakeholders. This role is responsible for fostering excellence in teaching, research, and service, while promoting the strategic goals of the department, college and institution. This position reports to the Associate Dean of the School of Behavioral Sciences.

This is a 12-month tenured* position located primarily on Tarleton State University’s main campus in Fort Worth, Texas. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching responsibilities indicate. The position requires occasional travel to all campus locations served by the department. Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances. It is expected that the Department Head will also fulfill teaching and research duties sufficient to hold the rank of a tenured Full Professor.

*Tenure upon arrival would be granted through approval from the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.

50% Administration:

Leadership and Strategic Planning

+ Vision: Collaborate with the department faculty and staff to establish a vision for the department in alignment with the overall vision of the school, college, and the university.

+ Strategic Planning: Lead the shared development and implementation of a departmental strategic plan.

+ Institutional Collaboration: Work with the college dean and their leadership team, as well as administrative leadership in academic affairs and across institutional divisions to fulfill the institutional strategic plan Tarleton Forward 2030.

Budget and Resource Allocation

+ Financial Oversight: Develop and manage the department’s budget in collaboration with college and university administration.

+ Resource Allocation: Oversee the allocation of departmental resources, including equipment, lab space, technology, and office space.

+ Reporting: Work with the university budget specialist for record keeping and university reporting.

Academic Program Development and Continuous Improvement

+ Curriculum Assessment: Ensure the ongoing review, development, and modification of curriculum to take advantage of cutting-edge technologies, and to meet the evolving needs of students, accreditation standards, and industry expectations.

+ Program Assessment: Ensure review and evaluation of existing academic programs, using data to enhance quality and ensure alignment with institutional goals.

+ Program Development: Work with department and university partners to propose and develop new undergraduate and graduate programs, including interdisciplinary programs, majors, minors, certificates, etc.

+ Accreditation Compliance: Ensure that academic programs meet discipline and institutional accreditation requirements, including preparation of necessary reports and supporting documentation.

Faculty and Staff Excellence

+ Recruitment and Hiring: Oversee faculty and staff recruitment efforts, ensuring compliant recruitment practices and high-quality hiring

+ Mentoring: Provide mentorship and guidance to faculty and staff, foster ongoing professional development; encourage and support faculty in pursuing effective teaching practices and competitive scholarship.

+ Workload Management: Oversee faculty teaching assignments; oversee the collaborative articulation of faculty teaching, research, service, and administrative goals in the yearly Statement of Expectation documents.

+ Evaluation: Conduct annual performance evaluations of faculty and staff, including faculty midpoint, tenure & promotion, and post-tenure reviews.

+ Communication and Conflict Resolution: Foster open lines of communication within the Department of Counseling as well as with the School of Behavioral Sciences and College of Education leadership; address and mediate conflicts within the department, including faculty and staff disputes.

Student Academic Success

+ Engagement: Foster a productive environment for student engagement, retention, and graduation; support student organizations within the department.

+ Academic Scheduling: Ensure that class offerings meet student demand and degree progression.

+ Conduct: Support faculty in their obligation to uphold standards of academic integrity and rigor of classes and programs; mediate departmental processes for student academic appeals.

+ Recruitment: Work with the Division of Enrollment Management and the College of Graduate Studies to market programs to increase enrollment.

+ Career Development: Connect students with opportunities for internships, experiential learning, and career exploration.

40% Teaching:

+ Teach 15 SCH of coursework during the calendar year (2/2/1).

+ Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum.

+ Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.

+ Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.

10% Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity:

+ Remain an active scholar, adhering to the university, college, and department tenure and promotion guidelines.

+ Maintain an active agenda for research, scholarship, or creative activity appropriate to the applicant’s academic discipline.

+ Make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge/creative expression in the applicant’s discipline through scholarly publication, presentation, or exhibition.

+ Demonstrate potential for external funding, national impact, or professional recognition.

Minimum Requirements:

+ Earned doctorate in Counseling or a closely related field from an accredited university.

+ Must have a distinguished record in teaching and research that warrants a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Full Professor. Candidate must have gone through the promotion process to become a full professor, those who are not full professor are not eligible to apply.

+ Eligibility for tenure will be determined by reviewing the candidate’s record of years of experience and professional achievements in teaching, service, and research consistent with Texas A&M University System guidance.

+ Tenure upon arrival would be granted pending approval from the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Preferred Requirements:

+ Administrative and leadership experience as department head/chair at the college/university level or experience in supervisory/management position(s) in an academic arena, including building academic programs and department-level administration.

+ Previous experience in oversight of accredited academic programs or in leading a program toward accreditation, with knowledge of CACREP accreditation and graduation from a CACREP accredited.

+ Demonstrated ability to use and understand data to inform strategic planning and decision-making for the department.

+ Strong evidence of ability to set operational goals from strategic plans and lead direct reports to accomplish strategic goals and initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction; written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities; ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.

*Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience*

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include (required):

+ Completed online application

+ Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

+ Curriculum Vitae or Resume

+ At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information, and

+ Unofficial transcripts

+ Applicants with degrees earned outside the United States must submit transcripts translated into English, along with an official credential evaluation from a recognized service.

+ Philosophy Statement related to Leadership, Teaching, and Research - no more than 1500 words.

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date Fall 2025, but this may be flexible.

Official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued.

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.

Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.

Strategic Planning for the Next Decade - Tarleton Forward 2030 (https://web.tarleton.edu/tarletonforward/)

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+ Employee Services (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/index.html)

+ Benefits

+ University Leadership (https://web.tarleton.edu/president/)

+ Research and Economic Development

+ Traditions and History (https://www.tarleton.edu/traditions/index.html)

Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact [email protected] .