Application Deadline:

Search will remain open until position is filled

Position Details:

This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.

We are seeking an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice with a strong professional counseling identity and extensive clinical experience. The successful candidate will teach and advise students in both our CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling master's program and our Counseling & Counselor Education doctoral program (currently seeking CACREP accreditation).

Specific duties include:
• Teach graduate counseling courses such as orientation, counseling diverse populations, counseling interventions, and internship.
• Advise and mentor graduate students, including serving on oral/comprehensive examination and dissertation committees.
• Develop and revise courses to reflect current field practices and standards.
• Assess student learning outcomes and support CACREP accreditation efforts through contributions to continuous program improvement, compliance reports, and site visits).
• Implement innovative teaching practices, such as technology integration, simulations, or case-based learning.
• Supervise students and facilitate practicum/internship placements in accordance with licensure and CACREP standards.
• Guide students through licensure preparation, including state and national exam requirements.
• Contribute to program marketing and recruitment through open houses, information sessions, and community events.
• Provide service to the college, university, and counseling-related professional organizations.

Department Details:

The Department of Counseling, Societal Change & Inquiry (CSCI) is located in TCU’s College of Education and houses the Counseling, Curriculum Studies, and Youth Advocacy and Educational Studies programs. These programs engage students who aim to positively impact society in various ways, including addressing mental health through counseling, examining the relationships between school curricula and society, and working with youth in educational organizations. Coursework in CSCI provides students with a foundation in educational studies that can be applied to contexts outside the classroom, while also having a lasting impact on schools and their surrounding communities.

School/College Description:

TCU’s College of Education provides exceptional preparation for the most inspired and inspiring educators, counselors, leaders, and youth advocates. The college offers both B.S. and B.S.E. degrees at the undergraduate level, as well as five master's programs and five doctoral programs, many of which are nationally recognized. Programs include eighteen content area pathways to teacher certification in K -12 education along with programs and/or concentrations in youth advocacy, early intervention, bilingual education, English as a Second Language (ESL), curriculum and instruction, curriculum studies, counseling and counselor education, educational leadership, higher education leadership, science education, mathematics education, language and literacy education, and special education. TCU is the only university in the nation with two on-campus laboratory schools, Starpoint and KinderFrogs, for children with learning differences. Students have the opportunity to engage in real-world experiences with our centers, institutes, programs, and community partners.

University & Fort Worth Description:

ABOUT TCU

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University sits on 302 acres nestled in a primarily residential part of Fort Worth, just minutes away from downtown. The University includes seven schools and colleges, in addition to the John V. Roach Honors College and the Burnett School of Medicine.

Currently, TCU enrolls more than 10,200 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Twenty-eight percent of students self-identify as a member of a minority group, five percent are international students, and forty-five percent are from out-of-state. Our students are supported by more than 2,200 faculty and staff. The University has more than 700 full-time faculty members and is a top 100 National University as classified by US News and World Report and has a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity.

ABOUT FORT WORTH

Like TCU, Fort Worth has the approachable, friendly charm of a smaller town, but offers the amenities, cultural activities, diversity and unique personality of a much larger city. Fort Worth, Texas, is the 13th largest city in the United States with an ever-growing population nearing 1 million. Fort Worth and TCU have grown together in a nearly 150-year relationship. You’ll find that many Horned Frogs remain here after graduation, thanks to the region’s thriving job market. Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States, and the number 1 tourist destination in Texas. In 2018, bizjournals.com ranked Fort Worth the 7th most affordable city to live and work in the United States and U.S. News and World Report named Fort Worth one of the Best Places to Live. Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington all rank among the top 25 most diverse cities in the country.

Fort Worth is known for its vast array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. The city boasts three world class art museums—the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall is one of the premier performance venues in the country. Concerts, film festivals and other events are held regularly at Sundance Square, Panther Island and Near Southside venues.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions:

Required Qualifications:
• Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program. ABD candidates will be considered, but must complete degree requirements by the appointment date.
• Licensed to practice counseling and eligible for Texas LPC credential.
• Demonstrated excellence or potential for excellence in teaching across the CACREP curriculum.
• Evidence of professional engagement in the counseling field

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience as instructor-of-record for graduate counseling courses.
• Eligibility for Texas LPC credential within two years.
• Knowledge and experience with strength-based counseling approaches.
• Two or more years of clinical experience in schools, communities, hospitals, and/or non-profit settings.
• Experience advising and mentoring master's and doctoral-level counseling students.
• Supervision credentials (e.g., LPC-S in Texas, NBCC Approved Clinical Supervisor).
• Ability to coordinate program components (e.g., practicum/internship, CACREP).
• Ability to teach doctoral-level courses.
• Ability to connect students with professional communities (i.e., counseling-related boards and associations).

Employment Values Statement:

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.