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Sul Ross State University
Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counselling
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A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$34,471 / year median in the U.S.
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Instructions to applicants 2 Positions available.
PLEASE NOTE
: All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.Location:
Eagle Pass Department:
Health Studies Job No.: 998887/998886Until Filled:
Yes Appointment Date:
09/01/2026Salary:
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.
- 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.
- 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.