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Clinical Assistant Professor: Rehabilitation & Health Services

515422

Denton, Texas, United States

Faculty

Title: Clinical Assistant Professor: Rehabilitation & Health Services

Employee Classification: Clinical Assistant Professor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Publ Affairs & Hlth Sci

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

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Department of Rehabilitation & Health Services (RHS) 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 public health concerns prepare students for a career making a positive change in the lives of others. Our graduates pursue careers as researchers, health professionals, educators, administrators, and clinicians committed to improving the lives of those they serve.

The department is part of the College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences (PAHS) at the University of North Texas that 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 and mental health, exercise physiology, and urban design.

We have nine 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 Psychology Clinic, the Kristin Farmer Autism Center, the UNT Workforce Innovation, Support and Empowerment (UNTWISE) program, UNT WELL clinic, UNT ELEVAR, and several professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.

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 in the College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences (PAHS) seeks an outstanding and energetic full-time clinical assistant professor with expertise in the field of rehabilitation counseling or related counseling specialties to begin in Fall 2027. This is a non-tenure track, multi-year appointment after a one-year probationary period, pending a satisfactory performance evaluation. Teaching responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate level courses. The candidate selected for this position will be expected to provide high-quality and innovative instruction in both traditional and non-traditional formats; provide supervision and management oversight of the clinical training of graduate students at the department’s teaching clinic, serve as appropriate on department, college, and university committees; and participate in professional organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have one of the following degree requirements:
-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, 2017;
-Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the position requires completion of all doctoral requirements by Aug. 31, 2027.

In addition candidates should have:
-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.
-Experience supervising, mentoring, and teaching students in undergraduate and graduate rehabilitation education programs.
-Ability to work collaboratively with faculty across disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

-Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Professional Counselor, or eligibility to become certified or licensed in Texas.
-Employment as full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday - 8:00am-5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle

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. If you have any questions, please contact:

Dr. Katelyn Matkin, Katelyn.Matkin@unt.edu

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

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.

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