The Department of Transformative Leadership, Counseling, and Innovation at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor in the Counseling programs. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development and growth of the counseling program, teach Counseling courses, and provide service to the program, university and profession. This one-year position will begin Fall 2026 and can be renewed depending on need. The Visiting Assistant Professor may apply for a tenure-track position if one is advertised and the required qualifications are met.

Applications are only accepted online through the UHCL Job Opportunities website. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and evidence of teaching excellence.  Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, with priority given to applications received by July 15, 2026. Interviews will take place online, and a teaching demonstration will be part of the final interview process.  

Duties:

• Teaching graduate counseling courses
• Contribute to curriculum development and accreditation data collection/documentation
• Supervising interns
• Work cooperatively with area public schools and community agencies as appropriate
• Maintain an active Counselor Educator identity
• Participate in college activities and serve on program or college committees
• Supervising interns or counselors in school systems and/or agencies  

Qualifications

Required:

• An earned doctorate in Counselor Education
• Successful university teaching experience
• Record of scholarly work
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated service
• Texas LPC and/or School Counselor licensure/certification or eligibility

Preferred:

• An earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited university
• Experience as a school counselor (CSC) or counselor (LPC)
• Experience teaching clinical mental health and/or school counseling students
• Experience using an LMS and teaching in hybrid formats
• Experience with CACREP accreditation process
• Experience in supervising interns or counselors in school systems and/or agencies

Required Attachments by Candidate: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Teaching Philosophy or Statement, Evidence of Effective Teaching 

Note: Please combine all supporting documents into one file for attachment to your application. For any questions on this posting, please contact FacultyAffairs@uhcl.edu.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.