Assistant Clinical Professor, Counseling

Job Title

Assistant Clinical Professor, Counseling

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

COEHD-Counseling

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology invites applications for a non-tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor of Counseling to begin as early as Summer 2027 . The primary responsibility of the clinical assistant professor will be to serve as director of the department’s on-campus counseling and training clinic. Additionally, this individual will be expected to engage in community outreach initiatives, teach practicum/internship; advise students; and participate in program development.

The department offers CACREP-accredited master’s level programs in clinical mental health counseling; marriage, couple, and family counseling; school counseling; addictions counseling; and a doctoral program in Counselor Education. In 2020, the department was named the SACES Outstanding Master’s Level Program.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.

With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail, and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution. For more information about the Educational Leadership department, please visit: https://www.tamucc.edu/education/departments/edld/index.php

Required Qualifications :

A doctorate in counselor education. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

Licensure or licensure-eligibility as a Texas professional counselor (LPC) or marriage and family therapist (LMFT) at time of employment.

Three (3) or more years of post-graduate experience as a professional counselor.

Clinical supervision experience.

Professional identity, experience, and training in one of the counseling specialty areas offered by the department.

Experience with community engagement and outreach initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications :

• A doctorate in counselor education from a CACREP-accredited program.
• Conversant in both English and Spanish.
• Experience attracting extramural funding.
• Membership and involvement in professional counseling organizations.
• Graduate teaching experience.
• Credentialed as an LPC-supervisor.
• Experience working with varied student populations.
• TO APPLY:  https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php
• All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position. A completed application will include:
• A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A statement of applicant’s approach to counseling and supervision.
• Copies of unofficial transcripts for graduate coursework.
• A list of three (3) professional references, including name, address, title, telephone number, and email address.
• The deadline for applications is Thursday, 11/12/2026.
• For more information, please contact the search chair, Dr. Michelle Hollenbaugh , at Michelle.Hollenbaugh@tamucc.edu
• All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
• Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.