Title: Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling

Employee Classification: Asst Professor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Health & Public Servic

Department: UNT-Rehabilitation and Health Serv-135350

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The College of Health and Public Service (HPS) at the University of North Texas prepares graduates to address diverse and complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public administration, public health, exercise physiology and urban design.

We have eight academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Kristin Farmer Autism Center, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, the UNT Work Inclusion and Supported Employment (UNTWISE) program, UNT ELEVAR, and several professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.

The Department of Rehabilitation & Health Services is comprised of community-engaged academics providing an education that reaches beyond the classroom. Faculty with expertise in applied gerontology, health services, rehabilitation counseling, substance use, and behavioral health concerns prepare students for a career making a positive change in the lives of others. Alumni of our programs become researchers, educators, administrators, and clinicians.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Department of Rehabilitation & Health Services at the University of North Texas seeks an outstanding and energetic full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in the field of rehabilitation counseling or related counseling specialties to begin in Fall 2026. The ideal candidate will direct a strong programmatic line of research that is either currently externally funded or has the potential for external funding that makes a scholarly impact in the discipline. The candidate’s research program will involve students as junior colleagues, align with departmental priorities, and make synergistic use of the partners and collaborators available in the college and the university. The ideal candidate will contribute to the academic success of students through individualized mentorship across practical experiences and research projects and by developing and teaching courses in their areas of expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have one of the following:
• Earned a doctoral degree in rehabilitation counselor education or counselor education from a CACREP-accredited program.
• Earned a doctoral degree in a closely related field, if not CACREP accredited, and have had employment as a full-time faculty member in a CACREP accredited Counselor Education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013.
• Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the position requires completion of all doctoral requirements by Aug. 31, 2026.

In addition candidate qualifications include:
• A well-established research agenda complemented with the ability to engage in independent research and grant development activities;
• Demonstrated commitment to accessibility and excellence in teaching, and service;
• Evidence of experience with instructional technology (instructional software, learning management systems such as Canvas) and ability to teach in traditional and non-traditional formats and settings (on-campus, off-campus, evenings, online);
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and teaching students in undergraduate and graduate rehabilitation education programs;
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty across disciplines.

Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, or eligibility to become certified or licensed.
2. The preferred candidate will be experienced in the implementation of CACREP accreditation standards in rehabilitation counseling.
3. Demonstrated working knowledge of current pedagogical and instructional technologies that are adaptive to student needs;
4. Demonstrated in‐depth skill and knowledge in specific area(s) of expertise and scholarship;
5. Experience with college teaching in multiple modes of instruction, including in‐person, hybrid, online synchronous, and/or online asynchronous instruction;
6. Demonstrated commitment to promoting student success and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in teaching through direct teaching and mentoring;
7. Demonstrated scholarship with potential for grants and publication record in area(s) of expertise;

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.