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Position TitleAssistant Professor of Professional Counseling

Job Posting Number2026015TTL

Job LocationSan Marcos

DepartmentConslng, Ldrship, Adlt Educ & Schl Psych

Position Description

TheDepartment of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology ( CLAS ) i (https://www.txst.edu/clas.html) n the College of Education at Texas State University, a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) located in San Marcos, Texas, invites applications for a tenure-earning assistant professor position of Professional Counseling beginning August 2026. This position involves teaching, research, service, and program support in a vibrant master’s program in Central Texas. Specific responsibilities include teaching courses in Professional Counseling, maintaining an active and productive program of research, engaging in external funding submissions, and providing service to the program, department, university, and profession.

Program:The Professional Counseling Program is CACREP -accredited in three specialty areas: Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling; and School Counseling. This position will include teaching core courses in our counseling program, with a particular focus on teaching MCFC Theories, Current Issues in MCFC , Assessment and Treatment in MCFC , MCFC -based clinical courses, and other courses in the CACREP core as needed. The successful candidate will be headquartered on the main university campus in San Marcos and will teach courses on both the main university campus in San Marcos and at the university’s Round Rock campus.

Department:The CLAS Department serves approximately 975 students seeking undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in Professional Counseling ( COUN ), Educational and Community Leadership ( EDCL ), Adult, Professional, and Community Education ( APCE ), School Psychology ( SPSY ), Student Affairs in Higher Education ( SAHE ), and Integrated Studies ( INTS ). The CLAS Department provides high quality undergraduate and graduate education to promote significant transformational changes in communities, schools, organizations, and institutions locally and globally. Guided by expert faculty who are deeply engaged in innovative research and dedicated to student success, CLAS students grow into leaders and changemakers in schools, communities, and organizations across Texas and beyond. The CLAS Department is proud to be part of a public, Hispanic-Serving Institution that values discovery and impact through research, teaching, and service.

University:Founded in 1899 as a small teaching college, Texas State University is now home to over 40,000 students. The university holds a Carnegie classification of Doctoral University-High Research Activity (R2) and is engaged in a strategic plan to attain Doctoral University-Very High Research Activity (R1) by 2027. Texas State University is located along the beautiful San Marcos River. San Marcos is in the center of the innovation corridor, 40 minutes south of Austin and 60 minutes north of San Antonio, and is rich in vibrant and eclectic communities.

Required Qualifications

Required qualifications for Assistant Professor rank:

+ An earned doctorate in Counselor Education by employment date of August 2026

+ A record of, or demonstration of the potential for, research and publication at the national and/or international levels

+ A record of, or demonstration of the potential for, securing external funding for research

+ A professional clinical license (e.g., Licensed Professional Counselor [ LPC ], Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist [ LMFT ]) or a provisional clinical license (e.g., LPC Associate, LMFT Associate) with a plan in place to complete the professional license in the State of Texas within two years

+ A demonstrated record of training and experience in marriage, couple, and family counseling

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications for Assistant Professor rank:

+ A documented record of securing external funding for research

+ Experience teaching core courses in a CACREP -accredited program in the teaching areas listed above

+ Designation as a clinical supervisor (e.g., LPC -S, LMFT -S) and experience providing clinical supervision in an academic and/or clinical setting

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted for this specific posting through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53413

To guarantee full consideration, all application materials must be submitted bySeptember 14, 2025.

To apply, submit:

1) A letter of interest that specifically addresses the qualifications and responsibilities noted in this posting

2) Current curriculum vitae

3) Names and contact information (to include phone and email address) of five references (please provide this in the Reference Letter section of the application)

4) Three reprints of recent publications (optional)

Inquiries about this position may be directed toDr. Kevin A. Fall, Search Committee Chair, [email protected].

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions.

Proposed Start DateFall 2026

Posting Date07/08/2025

Review Date09/15/2025

Close Date09/14/2025

Open Until Filled?No

Legal Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53413

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