Assistant Professor, Counseling #496447 - Beaumont, United States - Lamar University

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Posting Number
202282

Classification Title
FA990

Position Title
Assistant Professor, Counseling #496447

FTE
1.0

FLSA

Salary
Commensurate

Job Summary/Basic Function
Job Summary:
The Department of Counseling at Lamar University is seeking applications for a tenure-track, Assistant/Associate Professor in Counselor Education with expertise in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling. The successful candidate will teach online graduate classes. In addition to teaching, the candidates will maintain an active research and publication agenda; assist in the coordination of the counseling programs; supervise and advise master's level students; and fulfill service responsibilities to the department, college, university, and counseling profession. Candidates will be expected to work in collaboration with other colleagues in the College of Education and Human Development as well as with our community partners. Candidates must also be able to relocate to the Beaumont or surrounding area to participate and maintain campus presence.
Essential Job Function:
The Department of Counseling at Lamar University is seeking applications for a tenure-track, Assistant/Associate Professor in Counselor Education with expertise in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling. The successful candidate will teach online graduate classes. In addition to teaching, the candidates will maintain an active research and publication agenda; assist in the coordination of the counseling programs; supervise and advise master's level students; and fulfill service responsibilities to the department, college, university, and counseling profession. Candidates will be expected to work in collaboration with other colleagues in the College of Education and Human Development as well as with our community partners. Candidates must also be able to relocate to the Beaumont or surrounding area to participate and maintain campus presence.

Home to over 17,000 students, Lamar University is a Carnegie Doctoral Research University and is one of the fastest growing universities in the Texas State University System. Lamar University offers more than 100 programs of study leading to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The 270-acre campus in Beaumont is about 90 miles east of Houston and about 25 miles west of Louisiana. Lamar University stresses academic achievement by emphasizing hands-on learning at all levels, providing ample opportunities for undergraduate research, and supporting an excellent Honors Program. The university is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The College of Education and Human Development is accredited by AAQEP.

The Lamar University campus is conveniently located within easy reach of Houston, TX, Lake Charles, LA, and surrounding communities.
Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.
• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.
• To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar University
  

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• An earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a regionally accredited institution
• Professional identity as a counselor educator with an emphasis in marriage couples and family counseling
• Commitment to the professional field of Marriage Couples and Family Counseling, counselor education as evidenced by education, teaching, research, and professional affiliations, such as ACA, ACES, AMHCA, IAMFC, and AAMFT
  
• Minimum of two years of experience teaching graduate level courses.
• Ability to create and implement an active research agenda in marriage, couples and family counseling or counselor education.
• Experience in community agencies or marriage and family counseling settings

Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Licensed as a marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and or LPC
  
• Experience in online education is preferred

Certification Required

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EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section

Security Sensitive Statement
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Lamar Expectation of Quality

Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.

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Posting Detail Information

Open Date
11/29/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please visit our website at for more information. Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should apply online at and include curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy and research agenda/interests, and three professional references.

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