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Asst Professor Of Practice - Counseling & Addiction Recovery Sciences

Position Number: 6701434
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Counseling

Asst Professor Of Practice - Counseling & Addiction Recovery Sciences

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Position DescriptionThe Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, assistant professor of practice position in the Counseling and Addiction Recovery Sciences (CARS) undergraduate program, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026. We welcome all applicants with demonstrated effectiveness as teachers, who possess clinical or teaching experience in mental health or addiction recovery counseling and have a record of professional service.Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong records of teaching in counseling, addiction, recovery sciences, or other related mental health fields, as well as have experience with teaching online courses and working with diverse student populations and first-generation students.All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.The Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, assistant professor of practice position in the Counseling and Addiction Recovery Sciences (CARS) undergraduate program, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026. We welcome all applicants with demonstrated effectiveness as teachers, who possess clinical or teaching experience in mental health or addiction recovery counseling and have a record of professional service.Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong records of teaching in counseling, addiction, recovery sciences, or other related mental health fields, as well as have experience with teaching online courses and working with diverse student populations and first-generation students.All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

Position Description
The Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, assistant professor of practice position in the Counseling and Addiction Recovery Sciences (CARS) undergraduate program, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026. We welcome all applicants with demonstrated effectiveness as teachers, who possess clinical or teaching experience in mental health or addiction recovery counseling and have a record of professional service.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong records of teaching in counseling, addiction, recovery sciences, or other related mental health fields, as well as have experience with teaching online courses and working with diverse student populations and first-generation students.

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong records of teaching in counseling, addiction, recovery sciences, or other related mental health fields, as well as have experience with teaching online courses and working with diverse student populations and first-generation students.

Major/Essential Functions
At Texas Tech University, the Professor of Practice title is used to recruit individuals with exceptional backgrounds and achievements in academic, business, government, or other professional practice. Primary responsibilities normally will be to teach in an area of expertise, mentor students in professional and career preparation, and liaise with professional contacts and entities on behalf of the department or program.

In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Required Qualifications

Earned doctorate in a field related to mental health counseling (e.g., couple and family therapy, addictive disorders and recovery studies, psychology, counseling), or a closely related mental health profession at time of appointment
Evidence of effectiveness as a teacher
Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses
Possess clinical or teaching experience in mental health or addiction recovery counseling
Ability to mentor undergraduate students in academic, professional and research pursuits.

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

Experience with teaching online courses
Experience working with diverse student populations and first-generation students
Possession of a mental health practitioner license (e.g., LMFT, Licensed Psychologist, LCSW, LPC, LCDC)
Possession of AAMFT Clinical Membership and Approved Supervisor designation, APA Membership, NADAAC Membership, NASW Membership, or ACA Membership
Experience with student recruitment and retention efforts.

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please include the following documents in your application:

Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Teaching and Mentoring Statement (2-page max)

Outlining approach to teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses, in-person and online courses, and mentoring students. If available, student evaluation scores may be included in subsequent page(s)

Names and contact information for 3 references

Questions about this position should be directed to, Dr. Cynthia Jefferson, the Search Committee Chair at (806-834-6396; cynthia.jefferson@ttu.edu).
Outlining approach to teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses, in-person and online courses, and mentoring students. If available, student evaluation scores may be included in subsequent page(s)

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.