Visiting Assistant Professor - Human Sciences

VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR COUNSELING & DEVELOPMENT

TEXAS WOMANS UNIVERSITYDENTON CAMPUS

The School of Human Sciences at Texas Womans University invites applications for a 9-month visiting Assistant Professor in Counseling and Development. The position is expected to begin in August 2025.

The School of Human Sciences houses programs in Child Development Child Life Family Studies Marriage & Family Therapy and Counseling & Development. We have two programs in Counseling & Development: an in-person CACREP accredited M.S. in Counseling & Development with tracks in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling and a 100% online . in School Counseling.

Advertised salary: $55000

THE POSITION

The position is a full-time 9-month visiting position. Successful applicants must be in the dissertation phase of their doctorate or have a Ph.D. in the discipline of Counseling (CACREP-accredited preferred) with a teaching and service record appropriate for the position (described below). The successful candidate will have appreciation for a multidisciplinary environment and a commitment to excellence in graduate education. Faculty will be expected to:

• Serve as a core faculty member in the Counseling & Development program
• Teach graduate level theory clinical and research
• Provide clinical supervision to masters-level counseling students
• Participate in department/university and community service
• Collaborate on CACREP accreditation related activities
• Support the universitys commitment to student success

Required Qualifications for the Assistant Professor Rank:

• In dissertation phase or completed Ph.D. in Counseling (preferably from a CACREP accredited program)
• Eligible for LPC licensure in Texas
• Documented professional LPC identity
• Evidence of successful teaching experience
• Demonstrated clinical competence
• Willingness to engage in community/university partnerships

SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

The School of Human Sciences houses programs in Child Development Child Life Family Studies Marriage & Family Therapy and Counseling & Development. We have two programs in Counseling & Development: an in-person CACREP accredited M.S. in Counseling & Development with tracks in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling and a 100% online . in School Counseling

Texas Womans University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nations largest university primarily for women and is federally recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a diverse student body. Established in 1901 and currently home to about 16000 students TWU is a public university which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business nursing health sciences and education.

TWU operates three campuses: Houston Dallas and the main campus in Denton. The City of Denton has a population of 140000 and is home to two universities an active music scene family friendly events and festivals unique restaurants and the historic Downtown Square. Denton is located just 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth city centers. This metroplex the nations fourth largest urban center has world-class museums orchestras opera ballet theatre companies as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues.

TWU prides itself on providing students with a well-rounded educational experiencefocused on service integrity and health and well-being.TWU faculty and staff are passionate defenders of a learn by doing experiential learning environment where they provide students with opportunities to engage in campus workplace and community activities that can help shape their sense of purpose their appreciation for the importance of building quality personal and professional relationships and their ability to address lifes challenges. This holistic mentoring approach to developing students as engaged productive citizens in the complex world of the 21st Century encompasses understanding of the balance of health spiritual and mental well-being.

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HOW TO APPLY

Apply online using the following link INSERT LINK HERE with the following:

• A letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position and why you would be a good fit for our program university and student population
• An updated CV
• Copy of graduate transcripts
• Names and contact information for 3 references

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Texas Womans University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual fosters diversity and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

Texas Womans University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender sex sexual orientation ethnic origin age veterans status or against qualified disabled persons.

All positions at Texas Womans University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks.

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