Job Title

Instructional Assistant Professor of School Counseling

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Educational Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for a/an Instructional Assistant Professor to begin Spring 2025.

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/

This is a three (3) year, non-tenure track, faculty appointment with the potential of renewal based on annual evaluations. Regular attendance on-campus is not required but candidate is expected to attend the annual faculty assembly meeting in person and one commencement ceremony. All other college meetings can be attended virtually. Primary duties will include teaching online graduate courses, advising students, as well as providing service to the department, College, University, community, and profession. This position involves teaching online courses and remotely supervising School Counseling candidates. Teaching load will be 5-5. Duties also include administrative work linked to the School Counseling practicum.

The mission of the College of Education is to prepare highly effective, culturally competent professionals who are equipped to understand and assume leadership positions in a global society. Many of the College’s faculty engage students in research related to the border region and beyond.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold an earned doctoral degree in School Counseling or related fields. ABDs will be considered but degree must be conferred before start date of employment. Candidates must also hold or be eligible to hold current teaching and School Counseling certification in Texas. Experience with online course development and teaching is also required. We strongly encourage candidates with expertise in and commitment to supporting School Counseling candidates during their practicum.

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Application Process

The first review of applications will be on 11/1/2024 and continue until the position is filled.

The completed employment application must include:

• Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications

• Current curriculum vitae

• Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degree

• Names and contact information of three current professional references

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/ohr/employment/.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT : During the application process, you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.