Tarleton State University invites applications for the position of Department Head & Associate or Full Professor of Counseling in the School of Behavioral Sciences. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. The Department Head provides academic and administrative leadership for the Department of Counseling, managing faculty, staff, and student affairs; plays a key role in budget and resource management; oversees strategic planning; and represents the department to external stakeholders. The position reports to the Associate Dean of the School of Behavioral Sciences.
Requirements
- Earned doctorate in Counseling or a closely related field from an accredited university.
- Must have a distinguished record in teaching and research that warrants a faculty appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
- Eligibility for tenure will be determined by reviewing the candidateās record of years of experience and professional achievements in teaching, service, and research consistent with Texas A&M University System guidance.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction.
- Written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities.
- Ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.
- Administrative and leadership experience as department head/chair at the college/university level or experience in supervisory/management position(s) in an academic arena.
- Previous experience in oversight of accredited academic programs or in leading a program toward accreditation, with knowledge of CACREP accreditation and graduation from a CACREP accredited.
- Demonstrated ability to use and understand data to inform strategic planning and decision-making for the department.
- Strong evidence of ability to set operational goals from strategic plans and lead direct reports to accomplish strategic goals and initiatives.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
