Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling at University of North Texas in Denton, Texas

Job Description:

Title: Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling

Employee Classification: Asst Professor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Health & Public Servic

Department: UNT-Rehabilitation and Health Serv-135350

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Varies based off experience.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The College of Health and Public Service (HPS) at the University of North Texas, distinguished as one of the few Tier One research universities designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), prepares graduates to address diverse and complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities, and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public administration, public health, and urban design. We have seven academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, UNT Workplace Inclusion & Sustainable Employment (WISE) and a number of professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.


HPS students are trained to lead nonprofits, become educators, researchers and professionals who strengthen the diverse communities we serve with thoughtful, inclusive and equitable practices as audiologists, behavior analysts, city managers, emergency managers, health care administrators, public safety administrators, public health specialists, rehabilitation counselors, speech language pathologists, social workers, urban planners and more.


Our department is comprised of community-engaged academics providing an education that reaches beyond the classroom. Faculty with expertise in applied gerontology, health services, rehabilitation counseling, substance use, and behavioral health concerns prepare students for a career making a positive change in the lives of others. Alumni of our programs become researchers, educators, administrators, and clinicians.


UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Department of Rehabilitation & Health Services in the College of Health & Public Service seeks an outstanding and energetic full-time assistant professor with expertise in the field of rehabilitation counseling or related counseling specialties to begin in Fall 2025. This is a 9-month tenure-track position on the Denton, Texas campus. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate-level courses in rehabilitation studies such as rehabilitation service delivery systems, employment services, case management, and career development, as well as graduate-level courses such as multicultural rehabilitation counseling competencies. The candidate selected for this position will be expected to engage in research, preferably in disability and employment; provide high-quality and innovative instruction in both traditional and non-traditional formats; serve as appropriate on department, college, and university committees; and participate in professional organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must have one of the following:
  
  
  • Earned a doctoral degree in rehabilitation counselor education or counselor education from a CACREP-accredited program;
  
  
  • Earned a doctoral degree in a closely related field, if not CACREP accredited, and have had employment as a full-time faculty member in a CACREP accredited Counselor Education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013;
  
  
  • Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the position requires completion of all doctoral requirements by Aug. 31, 2025.
  
  
  
  


• A well-established research agenda complemented with the ability to engage in independent research and grant development activities.


• Demonstrated commitment to accessibility and excellence in teaching, and service.


• Evidence of experience with instructional technology (instructional software, learning management systems such as Canvas) and ability to teach in traditional and non-traditional formats and settings (on-campus, off-campus, evenings, online).


• Experience supervising, mentoring, and teaching students in undergraduate and graduate rehabilitation education programs.


• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty across disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, or eligibility to become certified or licensed.


• The preferred candidate will be experienced in the implementation of CACREP accreditation standards in rehabilitation counseling.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

If you have any questions, please contact: Brad McDaniels at Bradley.McDaniels@unt.edu.

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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