Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counselling

Instructions to applicants :

2 Positions available.

Job Title :

Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counselling

Location : Eagle Pass

Department : Health Studies

Job No. :

Position : 998887 / 998886

Posting Date : 08 / 26 / 2025

Until Filled : Yes

Appointment Date : 09 / 01 / 2026

Salary :

Commensurate with Education and Experience.

Required :

RequiredQualifications - Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program (or equivalent experience per CACREP grandfathering clause).- Demonstrated professional counseling identity, including active membership in relevant organizations (e.g., ACA).- Licensed or license-eligible as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Texas or home state.- Evidence of effective graduate-level teaching and supervision in counselor education.

Preferred :

PreferredQualifications - CACREP-accreditation or site visit experience.- Experience teaching and supporting online counseling programs.- Clinical supervision experience (LPC-S preferred).- Bilingual (English / Spanish) proficiency.- Experience working with rural and underserved populations.

Primary Responsibilities :

Position Type : This is a 9-month- Remote; Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track OR Resident, Tenure Track

Primary Responsibilities Graduate counseling faculty are responsible for providing high-quality education to students enrolled in the online MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program based at Eagle Pass. Faculty are expected to support program development, student retention, and CACREP accreditation efforts through high-impact teaching, service, and professional engagement.

RolesandResponsibilities - Teach core and specialty CACREP-aligned graduate courses online.- Provide individual and group supervision during practicum and internship.- Maintain current knowledge in counseling theory, ethics, and practice.- Participate in curriculum development, evaluation, and assessment.- Mentor graduate students and contribute to student retention initiatives.- Engage in professional development and scholarly activity.- Serve on departmental and institutional committees as appropriate.- Support program compliance with CACREP standards, including accreditation self-study contributions and data collection.

ProfessionalGrowth Activities - Maintain membership in counseling organizations (e.g., ACA, TCA).- Pursue continuing education in counselor education and supervision.- Present at local, state, or national counseling conferences.- Engage in scholarly research and writing related to counseling practice or education. ProgramSupportandCommunityEngagement - Uphold the mission and values of Sul Ross State University and the MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.- Foster partnerships with clinical agencies for practicum and internship placements, especially in rural and bilingual service areas.- Promote access to mental health education in underserved regions.- Assist with student recruitment and program marketing across Texas.

AdditionalInformation - This is a non-tenure-track position focused on teaching and supervision if remote. Resident faculty with a terminal degree will be tenure track.- Reasonable availability to students via virtual office hours, email, and phone is expected.- Participation in CACREP accreditation and regional licensure alignment is essential.

Any qualifications to be considered in place of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

This position is security sensitive.

Other Information :

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https : / / srinfo.sulross.edu / udps / The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as : campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu

About SRSU :

Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas / Mexico border.

What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.

Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.

From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.

For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu .