Urgently Require Clinical Assistant Professor - Rehabilitation & Health Services in Denton, TX

Job title: Clinical Assistant Professor - Rehabilitation & Health Services

Company: University of North Texas

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Posting Title Clinical Assistant Professor - Rehabilitation & Health Services

Department UNT-Rehabilitation and Health Serv-135350

College/School College of Health and Public Service

Job Location Denton

Full Time/Part Time Full-Time

Retirement Eligibility ORP Eligible

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Department Summary



The College of Health and Public Service (HPS) at the University of North Texas is 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, and/or Yoruba.

Position Summary



The Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services in the College of Health and Public Service seeks an outstanding and energetic full-time, clinical assistant professor with expertise in the field of rehabilitation counseling or related counseling specialties to begin in Fall 2024. This is a professional track, multi-year appointment, pending a satisfactory performance evaluations.



Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate-level courses in rehabilitation studies such as rehabilitation assessment, counseling, employment and career development, and addiction and disability studies, with the potential to teach graduate-level courses. The candidate selected for this position will be expected to engage in high-quality and innovative instruction in both traditional and non-traditional formats; collaborate on clinical research, serve as appropriate on department, college, and university committees as well as participate in professional organizations.

Minimum Qualifications



Candidates should have earned a Master's degree in rehabilitation counselor education, counselor education, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program, or have a Master's degree in a related field;



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

• Doctoral degree in rehabilitation counselor education, counselor education, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program, or have a doctoral degree in a related field;


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


• Evidence of engagement in collaborative clinical research or research-related publications.

• Curriculum Vitae


• References - List of Names and Contact Information for 3


• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

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