Job Description

Associate Professor- Department Chair

Department of Counseling

St. Edward's University, a nationally ranked, independent Catholic university and Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), invites applications for a full-time, 12-month position as Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Counseling, beginning July 1, 2026. St. Edward's is characterized by its commitment to the Holy Cross educational mission to educate the hearts and minds of a diverse student body that is deeply committed to social justice.

The successful candidate should have a strong academic record and experience in leadership and administration, with a focus on supporting the success of students, faculty, and staff. The program is CACREP-accredited, offering two specializations: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) and Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling (MCFC).

QUALIFICATIONS

For consideration,

Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program.
• Administrative and leadership experience as department chair/program director at the university level.
• Previous experience in a CACREP-accredited program.
• Demonstrated ability to teach courses across the CACREP curriculum in the Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program.
• Licensed or eligible for LPC and/or LMFT in Texas.
• Show evidence of sustained professional engagement through (a) professional development and renewal activities related to counseling, (b) professional service and advocacy in counseling, and/or ongoing counseling practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to enhancing diversity and social justice in academia, fostering the university's global initiative and supporting strategic priorities.
• Demonstrated record of research and scholarly activities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of effective teaching and mentoring at the graduate level.
• Applied understanding of university governance structures.
• Effective personnel management knowledge and skills.
• Familiarity with curriculum development and program assessment.
• Experience with grant writing and securing external funding.

Essential Responsibilities Include: Candidates should demonstrate an interest in leading a CACREP-accredited program, teaching graduate courses within the counseling curriculum, and supporting a diverse student body. The Chair reports to the Dean of the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences and is responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, including but not limited to:

• Teach graduate-level courses in the Counseling Program, consistent with the candidate's specialization and program needs.
• Represent the department to the college, university administration, and external community.
• Managing and allocating the department's budget, recruiting and evaluating faculty and staff, managing the course schedule, and ensuring compliance with university policies.
• Collaborate with enrollment management to meet program enrollment goals
• Ensure compliance with CACREP standards, university policies, and state licensure requirements.
• Supporting faculty in their scholarly and creative work, and supporting faculty in their professional development.
• Overseeing the quality of instruction, credit hour production, and class/teaching assignments; fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students, ensuring their academic and professional development.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and collegial environment within the department and across the school.
• Advise and mentor graduate students.
• Other duties as outlined in the Faculty Manual

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit an online application by clicking "Apply for this Position" (link to be added). Application packages should include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three references
• Philosophy Statement related to Leadership, Teaching, and Research
• Graduate transcripts

In addition, all applications must include a statement on how they would integrate the University's Holy Cross mission into their work. Your Mission Integration statement should be included as a separate document.

Mission Integration Statement Prompt:

St. Edward's was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, from which it acquired distinguishing characteristics that include the courage to take risks, an international perspective and the commitment to provide educational opportunities for students of varied cultural, religious, educational and economic backgrounds. In support of the mission, the different backgrounds of St. Edward's students, faculty and staff enrich our community and represent a significant part of our culture and commitment to excellence. We value the individual differences, life experiences, unique capabilities and innovative talent that our employees and students contribute to our vibrant academic environment. St. Edward's honors and respects all members of its community by fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that respects the dignity and worth of each person and stresses the obligation of all people to pursue a more just world.

While serving as a faculty member at St. Edward's University, how would your individual differences, life experiences and unique capabilities contribute to the mission as described above? Describe how your prior work aligns to the university's mission.

Applicants should submit materials by October 30, 2025, for full consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled.

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