What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Counseling & Human Services position at St. Mary's University?
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) invites applications for two faculty positions: (1) Tenure Track, Assistant Professor position and (1) Tenure Track, Assistant/Associate position in the Department of Counseling and Human Services (CHS).
Position(s): One Assistant Professor of Counselor Education position and One Assistant/Associate Professor of Counselor Education, both with background experience and expertise in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Qualifications:
Minimum - Earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program (or have a related doctoral degree and have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2023); evidence of research and scholarship, professional service and leadership, and/or teaching and supervision related to clinical mental health counseling; ability to work collaboratively with other faculty to contribute to the continued growth and development of the counseling programs; membership in ACA and/or branch divisions, or other professional counseling organizations (e.g., AMHCA, APT); demonstrated commitment and advocacy for counseling diverse populations; and expertise compatible and complementary with counseling programs' focus in the needs of at-risk children, youth and families.
Preferred -Licensed or license eligible as a professional counselor in the state of Texas, including approval as an LPC Supervisor; counseling experience in clinical mental health setting(s); leadership involvement in ACA and/or branch divisions, or other professional counseling organizations (e.g., AMHCA, APT); success or potential for success in obtaining grant funding for research; and experience working with CACREP program accreditation.
Responsibilities: Teach core courses in Clinical Mental Health and Counselor Education and Supervision graduate programs, with focused teaching in research, trauma, and crisis. Advise and mentor master's and doctoral students, including directing doctoral dissertations. Maintain an active program of scholarship and research. Pursue external funding and engage in professional, university, and community service. The Assistant/Associate Professor position is designated for the individual to assume leadership as Program Director for the Counselor Education and Supervision (CES) Ph.D. program.
Department: Through excellence in education, the Department of Counseling and Human Services prepares graduates to work as professional counselors and counselor educators who are able to integrate Marianist values related to promoting justice, peace, and human dignity as they serve in an increasingly pluralistic, changing, and global society. The mission of the Department of Counseling and Human Services is to prepare graduates to work as advanced clinicians, educators, supervisors, leaders, and researchers who are able to integrate Marianist values related to promoting justice, peace, and human dignity as they serve in an increasingly pluralistic, changing, and global society. St. Mary's University is proud that our Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Counselor Education and Supervision programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
St. Mary's University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence: www.stmarytx.edu/about. St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and continues to advocate the Marianist mission. St. Mary's enrolls approximately 3500 students in a diverse university with four schools, more than 40 academic programs, including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, and numerous pre-professional programs. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission.
San Antonio, the 7th largest city in the nation, is located in south-central Texas and is one of the top ten fastest-growing cities in the country with the San Antonio-Austin corridor described as the "New Major Metropolis" by major news media. With around 1.5 million residents, it has experienced extensive growth in population, economic development and workforce development. San Antonio (https://www.sanantonio.gov) is home to The Alamo and other Spanish missions, the famous, miles-long River Walk lined with cafes and shops, and Hemisfair Park's 750-foot Tower of the Americas, which overlooks the city, among many other cultural and artistic attractions.
For more information about our department and counselor education programs go to Department of Counseling and Human Services - St. Mary's University (stmarytx.edu)
Starting Date: August 1, 2025.
Applications can be found at http://stmarytx.applicantpro.com/jobs/ with the option to upload all supporting documents electronically. Review of Applications will begin December 1, 2024 and will continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should submit a detailed application letter addressing the required and desired qualifications along with a curriculum vita, teaching philosophy, and three professional references with contact information. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a clear background check.
Counselor Education Search Committee Chair:
Dr. Shawn Spurgeon, Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Counseling and Human Services
sspurgeon@stmarytx.edu
(210) 438-6408 (office)
Administrative Assistant:
Mr. Francis Farrell, Administrative Assistant
Department of Counseling and Human Services
ffarrell@stmarytx.edu
(210) 438-6400 (office)
St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
