Assistant/Associate Professor Master of Arts in Counseling-Fall 2026
Career Opportunities - University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
·Feb 3, 2026
- Type
- Internship
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- PhD
- Source
- ApplicantStack
Description
The University of Mary Hardin Baylor’s Mayborn College of Health Sciences seeks qualified faculty for its Master of Arts in Counseling Program, beginning late July of 2026. Initial appointment will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with experience. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position. UMHB seeks faculty who are active Christians and dedicated teacher-scholars to prepare students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.
The Master of Arts in Counseling program prepares students from diverse backgrounds and cultural experiences to be master's level counselors or clinicians. We have an innovative and supportive faculty who, themselves, are clinicians and involved in all aspects of the counseling profession. Our curriculum provides students with opportunities to develop knowledge and competence in counseling skills, theory, assessment, empirically based research and personal growth, so that they may deliver professional counseling services in a variety of work settings. Our program and faculty embody the values of UMHB as a Christian institution.
UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an historic town of 22,000 in the heart of central Texas. Nearby cities are Temple (5 miles), Waco (45 miles), Austin (65 miles), San Antonio (130 miles) and Dallas/Ft. Worth (130 miles). Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.
UMHB seeks faculty who are active Christians and dedicated teacher-scholars to prepare students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.
UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an historic town of 22,000 in the heart of central Texas. Nearby cities are Temple (5 miles), Waco (45 miles), Austin (65 miles), San Antonio (130 miles) and Dallas/Ft. Worth (130 miles). Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.
Faculty Responsibilities: Activities required of all graduate faculty include exemplary teaching, curriculum development and student advising; professional attainment; and service to department, college, university, and the community. While primarily a teaching institution, UMHB recognizes and rewards research, publication, and other forms of scholarly attainment. Strong communication skills with a commitment to scholarly research and enhancing the quality of education are required.
Specific Responsibilities: This position includes teaching graduate courses in the Master of Arts in Counseling program; advising and mentoring counseling students; providing clinical supervision to practicum and internship students; and participating in departmental and university committees. This position will teach three (3) graduate courses during each fall and spring semesters, with the option of teaching courses during the summer for additional renumeration for each course taught.
- Must be an active and committed Christian who will support the University’s mission and who will be an active participant in their local church.
- A doctoral degree in Counseling from a CACREP accredited program in Counseling is required.
- A current and valid Texas LPC license is required. Current clinical licensure in another state with eligibility to achieve Texas LPC licensure within one (1) year of hire may be substituted.
- Teaching experience is required. Graduate-level teaching experience is preferred.
- Teaching marriage and family counseling classes, and/or working with children in play therapy classes is preferred.The attainment of LPC-S supervisor status in the state of Texas within 60 months of hire date will be a requirement.
- Excellent teaching and communication skills, a dedication to professional attainment, and commitment to quality improvement are essential.
- Must agree to the University’s Employee Statement of Understanding.
Application Deadline:
Position will remain open until filled.
Please click the “Apply Now” link to apply for this position.
Please submit a cover letter, CV, transcript copies, and evidence of quality teaching performance with your online application. Your letter of interest should also respond to UMHB’s mission and values, found at http://about.umhb.edu/our-mission. In addition, include in one page or less, a description of your own Christian beliefs and commitments.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
For information regarding employment at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, please visit our Careers Site.