Visiting Assistant Professor - Human Sciences

VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - COUNSELING & DEVELOPMENT

TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY-DENTON CAMPUS

The School of Human Sciences at Texas Woman's 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 M.Ed. in School Counseling.

Advertised salary: $55,000

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 master's-level counseling students
• Participate in department/university and community service
• Collaborate on CACREP accreditation related activities
• Support the university's 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 M.Ed. in School Counseling

Texas Woman's University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation's 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 16,000 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 140,000 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 nation's 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 experience focused 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 life's 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.

Additional information about the University is available at http://www.twu.edu.

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 Woman's 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 Woman's 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, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons.

All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.