Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Counseling

Application Deadline

Position will be open until filled. Review of Applications will begin October 12, 2026

Position Details

This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.

We are seeking an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice with a demonstrated professional counseling identity, strong teaching and organizational skills, and experience working on CACREP accreditation tasks. The successful candidate will teach and advise students in our CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling master's program and will additionally mentor students in our Counseling & Counselor Education doctoral program (currently seeking CACREP accreditation).

Specific duties include:

• Teach graduate counseling courses such as Orientation, Introduction to Helping Skills, Small Group Counseling, Counseling Diverse Populations, Intro to Marriage & Family Therapy, and Play Therapy.
• Serve as the program’s CACREP liaison and coordinate CACREP accreditation efforts (e.g., continuous program evaluation, compliance reports, endorsing candidates for NCC).
• Consult with program faculty and Frog CARE Centers staff to ensure CACREP compliance
• Develop and revise courses, with program faculty, to reflect current field practices and standards.
• Implement innovative teaching practices, such as technology integration, simulations, or case-based learning.
• Advise and mentor graduate students, including serving on oral/comprehensive examination and dissertation committees.
• Provide service to the college, university, and counseling-related professional organizations.
• Contribute to program marketing and recruitment through open houses, information sessions, and community events.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program. ABD candidates will be considered, but must complete degree requirements by the appointment date.
• Demonstrated excellence or potential for excellence in teaching across the CACREP curriculum.
• Evidence of professional engagement in the counseling field.
• Knowledge of and ability to coordinate CACREP accreditation compliance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as instructor-of-record for graduate counseling courses.
• Licensed to practice counseling and eligible for Texas LPC credential.
• Two or more years of clinical experience in schools, communities, hospitals, and/or non-profit settings.

Department Details

The Department of Counseling, Societal Change & Inquiry (CSCI) is located in TCU’s College of Education and houses the Counseling, Curriculum Studies, and Youth Advocacy and Educational Studies programs. These programs engage students who aim to positively impact society in various ways, including addressing mental health through counseling, examining the relationships between school curricula and society, and working with youth in educational organizations.

School/College Description

TCU’s College of Education provides exceptional preparation for the most inspired and inspiring educators, counselors, leaders, and youth advocates. The college offers both B.S. and B.S.E. degrees at the undergraduate level, as well as five master's programs and five doctoral programs, many of which are nationally recognized. Programs include eighteen content area pathways to teacher certification in K -12 education along with programs and/or concentrations in youth advocacy, early intervention, bilingual education, English as a Second Language (ESL), curriculum and instruction, curriculum studies, counseling and counselor education, educational leadership, higher education leadership, science education, mathematics education, language and literacy education, and special education. TCU is the only university in the nation with two on-campus laboratory schools, Starpoint and KinderFrogs, for children with learning differences. Students have the opportunity to engage in real-world experiences with our centers, institutes, programs, and community partners.

University & Fort Worth Description

About TCU

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University is a world-class, private, Carnegie-classified national research university located in Fort Worth, Texas. Inspired by its mission and core values of integrity, engagement, community, and excellence, TCU consistently ranks among the top universities and colleges in the United States.

TCU’s campus — regularly ranked among the nation’s most beautiful — spans 302 acres in a primarily residential area just minutes from downtown.

The university comprises nine schools and colleges offering 117 areas of undergraduate study, 62 master’s level programs, and 37 areas of doctoral study. TCU is a leader across several disciplines, including health care, business, energy, and the arts. Total enrollment stands at 12,980, including 11,152 undergraduates and 1,828 graduate students. Students are supported by over 2,200 faculty and staff, including more than 700 full-time faculty members.

About Fort Worth

Fort Worth blends the approachable charm of a smaller city with the amenities, cultural energy, and distinctive personality of a major metro. As the nation’s 11th-largest city, with a rapidly growing population of more than 1 million, Fort Worth and TCU share a relationship that spans more than a century — one that continues to deepen as many Horned Frogs choose to stay after graduation, drawn by the region’s thriving job market. Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area — the nation’s fourth-largest and a top tourism destination — Fort Worth earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report in 2025 as the No. 4 best big city to live in the United States.

Fort Worth offers an impressive array of cultural, educational, and entertainment opportunities, anchored by three world-class art museums — the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall stands as one of the premier performance venues in the country. Throughout the year, residents and visitors alike enjoy concerts, film festivals, and other cultural events at Sundance Square, Dickies Arena, Panther Island, and Near Southside venues.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions

Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter indicating their interest and qualifications for this position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) contact details (name, affiliation, e-mail address, and phone number) for three references.

TCU uses an online application protocol administered by Human Resources. All application materials must be submitted electronically at: https://jobs.tcu.edu.

For more information, contact Marcella Stark at m.stark@tcu.edu

Employment Values Statement

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.