What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open Rank, Department of Counseling, College of Education and Human Development position at University of Texas at San Antonio?
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 12846
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Information
The University of Texas at San Antonio Department of Counseling in the College of Education and Human Development invites applications for an open rank tenure/tenure-track faculty member specializing in school counseling. Clinical mental health applicants may apply, though school counseling is the priority for this position. This is a full-time, nine-month position that will start August 1, 2025.
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in digital economy, human health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 34,300 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region.
UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness, the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property - for Texas, the nation, and the world.
In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized the UT System to begin integrating UTSA and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand the institution's capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.
UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
College
UTSA's College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) is home to approximately 2,000 students who are enrolled in more than 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The COEHD is comprised of six unique departments, each of which is essential to advancing its mission: the Departments of Bicultural/Bilingual Studies, Counseling, Educational Psychology, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching, and Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. UTSA's COEHD was recently ranked second-best College of Education in the University of Texas System. The COEHD is highly engaged in San Antonio and surrounding communities and prides itself on addressing grand challenges of the future related to education and human development using an interdisciplinary approach. Pursuant to our role as a Hispanic Serving Institution, we engage, advocate, and lead with the numerous communities we serve. We are committed to the UTSA destinations of becoming a Model for Student Success, a Great Public Research University, and an Exemplar for Strategic Growth and Innovative Excellence. For more information about the College of Education and Human Development, please visit: www.education.utsa.edu
Department
The Department of Counseling offers three CACREP-accredited programs: Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counselor Education and Supervision. Each year, the department serves approximately 450 students across the three programs. The M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program won the Robert Frank Outstanding Counselor Education Program Award in 2011 and 2019. The Department of Counseling houses several programs such as the Bilingual Counseling Certificate, the Neurofeedback training program, and the integrated behavioral health PITCH Expanded Providers Program. Currently, the program is undergoing reaccreditation with a site visit scheduled for Spring 2025. The Department of Counseling is comprised of 10 full-time tenured/tenure-track and seven fixed-term faculty members, with additional adjunct faculty who support the program's mission. The faculty rigorously engage in research, publications, and grants, and have been active in professional service at the state and national levels, serving in numerous leadership roles within the American Counseling Association and its divisions and Chi Sigma Iota.
Position Summary
The Department seeks exceptional candidates with (1) promise for (entry level assistant professor applicants) or track record of (mid-level assistant, associate, and full applicants) high-quality scholarship and service to the profession; (2) excellence in graduate education; (3) a clear and strong counselor and counselor educator identity; and (4) a demonstrated commitment to a culture of excellence as described in the American Counseling Association and the American School Counselor Association codes of ethics, and to serving the needs of students at an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Candidates who have not completed their doctoral degree will not be considered, yet those who have a firm defense date by the end of Spring 2025 will be considered. Applicants who are ABD must provide written confirmation from their dissertation advisor of their dissertation defense date prior to an on-campus interview. For associate/full professor candidates who have achieved tenure at another institution, tenure at UTSA will be contingent upon Board of Regents approval.
Responsibilities
Conduct and publish research in counseling journals as expected at an R1 university; teach master's students in school counseling and/or clinical mental health counseling and doctoral courses in counselor education and supervision (courses are offered in the daytime and evening, mostly on the UTSA Downtown Campus and some online); pursue external funding; collaborate with colleagues; participate actively in the maintenance and growth of the school counseling program and/or clinical mental health counseling program, and the counselor education and supervision doctoral program; advise students; contribute to department committees/programs; mentor masters and doctoral students; and perform other service activities commensurate with rank and experience.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess:
Preferred Qualifications
Ideally, candidates will:
Application Process
To apply applicants must upload the following documents to the UTSA application portal:
Uploaded as the Resume Attachment:
Uploaded as the Cover Letter Attachment:
Uploaded as an Attachment:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure the fullest consideration please submit your materials through the UTSA portal no later than December 9, 2024. No email submissions will be accepted. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Jennifer Cook (jennifer.cook@utsa.edu) and Dr. John Harrichand (john.harrichand@utsa.edu), search committee co-chairs.
Additional Information
Working Conditions
This position will be primarily located on UTSA Downtown campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 12846
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Information
The University of Texas at San Antonio Department of Counseling in the College of Education and Human Development invites applications for an open rank tenure/tenure-track faculty member specializing in school counseling. Clinical mental health applicants may apply, though school counseling is the priority for this position. This is a full-time, nine-month position that will start August 1, 2025.
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in digital economy, human health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 34,300 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region.
UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness, the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property - for Texas, the nation, and the world.
In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized the UT System to begin integrating UTSA and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand the institution's capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.
UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
College
UTSA's College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) is home to approximately 2,000 students who are enrolled in more than 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The COEHD is comprised of six unique departments, each of which is essential to advancing its mission: the Departments of Bicultural/Bilingual Studies, Counseling, Educational Psychology, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching, and Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. UTSA's COEHD was recently ranked second-best College of Education in the University of Texas System. The COEHD is highly engaged in San Antonio and surrounding communities and prides itself on addressing grand challenges of the future related to education and human development using an interdisciplinary approach. Pursuant to our role as a Hispanic Serving Institution, we engage, advocate, and lead with the numerous communities we serve. We are committed to the UTSA destinations of becoming a Model for Student Success, a Great Public Research University, and an Exemplar for Strategic Growth and Innovative Excellence. For more information about the College of Education and Human Development, please visit: www.education.utsa.edu
Department
The Department of Counseling offers three CACREP-accredited programs: Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counselor Education and Supervision. Each year, the department serves approximately 450 students across the three programs. The M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program won the Robert Frank Outstanding Counselor Education Program Award in 2011 and 2019. The Department of Counseling houses several programs such as the Bilingual Counseling Certificate, the Neurofeedback training program, and the integrated behavioral health PITCH Expanded Providers Program. Currently, the program is undergoing reaccreditation with a site visit scheduled for Spring 2025. The Department of Counseling is comprised of 10 full-time tenured/tenure-track and seven fixed-term faculty members, with additional adjunct faculty who support the program's mission. The faculty rigorously engage in research, publications, and grants, and have been active in professional service at the state and national levels, serving in numerous leadership roles within the American Counseling Association and its divisions and Chi Sigma Iota.
Position Summary
The Department seeks exceptional candidates with (1) promise for (entry level assistant professor applicants) or track record of (mid-level assistant, associate, and full applicants) high-quality scholarship and service to the profession; (2) excellence in graduate education; (3) a clear and strong counselor and counselor educator identity; and (4) a demonstrated commitment to a culture of excellence as described in the American Counseling Association and the American School Counselor Association codes of ethics, and to serving the needs of students at an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Candidates who have not completed their doctoral degree will not be considered, yet those who have a firm defense date by the end of Spring 2025 will be considered. Applicants who are ABD must provide written confirmation from their dissertation advisor of their dissertation defense date prior to an on-campus interview. For associate/full professor candidates who have achieved tenure at another institution, tenure at UTSA will be contingent upon Board of Regents approval.
Responsibilities
Conduct and publish research in counseling journals as expected at an R1 university; teach master's students in school counseling and/or clinical mental health counseling and doctoral courses in counselor education and supervision (courses are offered in the daytime and evening, mostly on the UTSA Downtown Campus and some online); pursue external funding; collaborate with colleagues; participate actively in the maintenance and growth of the school counseling program and/or clinical mental health counseling program, and the counselor education and supervision doctoral program; advise students; contribute to department committees/programs; mentor masters and doctoral students; and perform other service activities commensurate with rank and experience.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess:
- A doctoral degree in Counselor Education or related field that meets CACREP standards for core counseling faculty (note: Applicants who are ABD must provide written confirmation from their dissertation advisor of their dissertation defense date prior to an on-campus interview).
- A clear and strong counselor and counselor educator identity.
- A well-defined research agenda with promise for (entry-level assistant professor applicants) or evidence of (mid-level assistant, associate, and full applicants) robust, high-impact research and publications in refereed journals.
- A commitment to pursuing external funding with training and support (assistant professor applicants); a commitment to and a demonstration of pursuing external funding (associate and full professor applicants).
- A record of teaching excellence.
- Skills for multiple teaching delivery methods.
- A demonstrated commitment to a culture of excellence as described in the American Counseling Association and American School Counselor Association ethical codes.
- The ability and desire to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of first-generation, low-income students, and to fulfill the mission of an HSI.
- The ability and desire to work collegially with faculty from multiple specializations.
Preferred Qualifications
Ideally, candidates will:
- Be certified or certification eligible as a school counselor in the state of Texas (CSC).
- Have expertise in the field of school counseling and demonstrate commitment to contribute and enhance the school counseling program through program leadership and scholarship.
- Be licensed or license eligible in the state of Texas (LPC, LPC-S).
- Have a focused research agenda that uniquely contributes to current faculty expertise and strengthens the program's national stature.
- Demonstrate foundational leadership experience and willingness to further develop leadership skills (assistant professor applicants); demonstrated leadership experience and willingness to engage in leadership roles (associate/full professor applicants).
- Have experience with CACREP-accredited procedures.
- Be interested in pursuing community engagement.
Application Process
To apply applicants must upload the following documents to the UTSA application portal:
Uploaded as the Resume Attachment:
- Current curriculum vitae.
Uploaded as the Cover Letter Attachment:
- Cover letter documenting how your experience meets the qualifications for this specific position.
Uploaded as an Attachment:
- Complete contact information for at least three professional references.
- A research statement that clearly articulates your research agenda and research experience (3-page limit).
- A teaching philosophy that integrates your commitment to first-generation students in an HSI, including ethical considerations (3-page limit).
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure the fullest consideration please submit your materials through the UTSA portal no later than December 9, 2024. No email submissions will be accepted. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Jennifer Cook (jennifer.cook@utsa.edu) and Dr. John Harrichand (john.harrichand@utsa.edu), search committee co-chairs.
Additional Information
- UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
- This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
- Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Working Conditions
This position will be primarily located on UTSA Downtown campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
