Clinical Assistant Professor: Counseling Program
Clinical Assistant Professor: Counseling Program
- 515150
- Denton, Texas, United States
- Faculty
Title: Clinical Assistant Professor: Counseling Program
Employee Classification: Clinical Assistant Professor
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Education
Department: UNT-Counseling & Higher Education-132300
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 Counseling Program is housed in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education, and offers an undergraduate minor in counseling, and master's and doctoral degrees in counseling. The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) has conferred accreditation on the following tracks in the counseling program at UNT: clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, and the PhD in counseling. The UNT Counseling Program is consistently ranked as one of the top counseling programs in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report, Best-Education-Schools.com, and GraduatePrograms.com. The UNT Counseling Program has been recognized with the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision's Outstanding Program Award.
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 Counseling Program at UNT seeks two Clinical Assistant Professors with a demonstrated record of strength in counseling, clinical supervision, leadership, and teaching to support the program’s professional and academic initiatives. These positions will contribute to the program, college, and university’s commitment to maintain excellence at the national level. The individual selected will serve a nine-month, professional faculty appointment. Part-time summer teaching is contingent upon student demand and funding.
Primary responsibilities include:
1) providing clinical supervision to master’s and doctoral level students;
2) advising/mentoring students;
3) serving on dissertation committees;
4) working with faculty members in the Counseling Program and with those centers, institutes, and clinics affiliated with the Program to maintain and enhance the Program's national stature;
5) participating actively on university committees and in professional counseling organizations;
6) teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program by start of employment; demonstrate a record of effective teaching, supervision, and professional activity; and must demonstrate strength and flexibility to teach across the CACREP core, including both clinical and didactic courses.
Preferred Qualifications
Designation as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor.
Hold a current Certified School Counselor credential in the state of Texas.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
varies based on assignment
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Questions regarding the position can be directed to the chair of the department:
Dr. Anne Rinn (anne.rinn@unt.edu) or the search committee chair, Kimberly King (Kimberly.King@unt.edu)
Review of applicants will begin November 1 and continue until the search is closed. Applicants are encouraged to continue to apply even after this initial date. A criminal history check and official transcripts are required before employment.
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, 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. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.
