Instructional Assistant Professor of School Counseling

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 an Instructional Assistant Professor of School Counseling to begin Fall 2026 . 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 non tenure-track Instructional Assistant Professor (9-month faculty position; 3-year appointment with the possibility of renewal based on annual evaluations and performance). Primary duties will include teaching 15 semester credit hours (the equivalent of five courses) per semester in different modalities including face-to-face and online graduate courses. Duties also include mentoring students and providing service on departmental, college, university, and professional committees. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. The mission of the College of Education is to prepare highly effective, culturally competent educational professionals who are equipped to understand and assume leadership positions in a global society. Required Qualifications The successful candidate must hold a doctorate in School Counseling or a related field. ABDs will also be considered but must have earned a doctorate before appointment. All specializations will be considered. We strongly encourage candidates with a strong record of school counseling experience and teaching experience with State of Texas School Counseling Certification or equivalent, preferred. 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 3/2/2026 and will 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/admins/ohr/employment/ . For more information, contact the Search Chair, Dr. Seth Sampson, at [email protected] . 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.