Clinical Assistant Professor: Rehabilitation & Health Services

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Department of Rehabilitation & Health Services (RHS) 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 public health concerns prepare students for a career making a positive change in the lives of others. Our graduates pursue careers as researchers, health professionals, educators, administrators, and clinicians committed to improving the lives of those they serve.

The department is part of the College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences (PAHS) at the University of North Texas that 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 and mental health, exercise physiology, and urban design.

We have nine academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Kristin Farmer Autism Center, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, the UNT Psychology Clinic, the Kristin Farmer Autism Center, the UNT Workforce Innovation, Support and Empowerment (UNTWISE) program, UNT WELL clinic, UNT ELEVAR, and several professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.

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 Public Affairs and Health Sciences (PAHS) 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 2027. This is a non-tenure track, multi-year appointment after a one-year probationary period, pending a satisfactory performance evaluation. Teaching responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate level courses. The candidate selected for this position will be expected to provide high-quality and innovative instruction in both traditional and non-traditional formats; provide supervision and management oversight of the clinical training of graduate students at the department’s teaching clinic, serve as appropriate on department, college, and university committees; and participate in professional organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have one of the following degree requirements:
-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, 2017;
-Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the position requires completion of all doctoral requirements by Aug. 31, 2027.

In addition candidates should have:
-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.
-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 (CRC), Licensed Professional Counselor, or eligibility to become certified or licensed in Texas.
-Employment as full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday - 8:00am-5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. If you have any questions, please contact:

Dr. Katelyn Matkin, Katelyn.Matkin@unt.edu

Benefits

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EEO Statement

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