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Posting Number TSU203651 Official TSU Title Research Assistant Professor Counselor Educational Grant Title yes Job Description Summary / TWC Summary
JOB SUMMARY:
The Department of Counseling, in collaboration with the Division of Research and Innovation, seeks applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position focused on externally funded research, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.
The successful candidate will develop and sustain a competitive research agenda supported by external funding, contribute to doctoral and master's-level instruction, mentor graduate and doctoral students, and engage in service consistent with rank and career stage. This position is structured to provide institutional research support, workload transparency, and mentorship to promote faculty success across the tenure and promotion process.
During periods of active external funding, the faculty member may also hold a 3-month summer appointment, typically involving teaching or research-aligned activities within the College of Education.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
A tenure-track appointment aligned with institutional research growth priorities
Integration of externally funded research with doctoral education and mentorship
Collaboration with a centralized Division of Research and Innovation providing proposal development and grant management support
Workload expectations calibrated to support research productivity, teaching excellence, and sustainability
Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and graduate student research engagement
Service expectations proportional to rank and career stage
Designed to attract early-career, mid-career, and senior faculty with strong research trajectories
This is a grant funded position.
Essential Duties Summary
Research and Scholarship:
- Develop, lead, and sustain a competitive externally funded research program aligned with disciplinary and institutional priorities
- Prepare and submit grant proposals in collaboration with institutional research support personnel
- Manage funded research projects in compliance with university and sponsor requirements
- Produce and disseminate scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and other discipline-appropriate outlets
- Mentor graduate and doctoral students in research activities aligned with funded and unfunded scholarly projects
- Engage in interdisciplinary and collaborative research initiatives within and beyond the university
Teaching and Doctoral Mentorship:
- Teach graduate-level courses in the faculty member's area of expertise, including doctoral-level courses in the Ed.D. program
- Advise and mentor doctoral students, including supervision of dissertations and applied research projects
- Integrate research activities into graduate and doctoral instruction to enhance student scholarly development
- Engage in reflective teaching practices and continuous instructional improvement
- Participate in assessment activities related to teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes
Service and Professional Engagement:
- Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities consistent with rank and career stage
- Contribute to program development, accreditation, and research-focused initiatives
- Engage in professional service at the local, regional, national, or international level as appropriate
- Collaborate with colleagues to support scholarly, instructional, and co-curricular activities
Summer Appointment (During External Funding Periods):
- Participate in a 3-month summer appointment, typically involving teaching, research, or programmatic activities aligned with faculty expertise
- Summer responsibilities and compensation are structured to support workload sustainability and research continuity
- Participating in college committees
- Preform other job-related duties as assigned
% FTE
1.0
Hiring Range $62,274.50 - $80.956.00 Education
An earned doctoral degree in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies or an equivalent field
Required Licensing/Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified School Counselor
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Advanced knowledge of the counseling profession relates to doctoral education, research, and professional training.
- Knowledge of externally funded research processes, including grant development, administration, and project management.
- Knowledge of doctoral education structures, graduate mentorship practices, and applied research models.
- Familiarity with research ethics, regulatory compliance, and institutional review processes.
- Awareness of current trends, theories, emerging issues, and evidence-informed practices within the counseling discipline.
- Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
Skill in:
- Strong research design, analysis, and scholarly writing skills
- Grant writing and proposal development skills or demonstrated potential to secure external funding
- Effective graduate-level teaching and curriculum design skills
- Mentorship and advising skills for graduate and doctoral students
- Collaboration and interdisciplinary engagement skills
- Time management and organizational skills supporting multiple professional responsibilities
- Problem-solving and decision-making
Ability to:
- Develop and sustain a coherent research agenda
- Balance research, teaching, service, and mentorship responsibilities effectively
- Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners
- Adapt teaching and research activities to evolving institutional and disciplinary needs
- Engage in continuous professional development and reflective practice
- Work independently.
Work Experience
Preferred Experience:
- Two or more years of postdoctoral research experience.
- A record of impactful research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience teaching in an active learning environment with innovative teaching strategies.
- Experience writing competitive funding proposals.
- Experience developing and maintaining a funded research program.
- Experience mentoring and advising graduate students.
- Experience fostering a sense of belonging for all students, including traditionally underrepresented populations in Educational Administration.
- Experience in recruitment and retention of graduate students.
- Drive to excel in teaching, research, and service.
Working/Environmental Conditions
- Prolonged standing and/or walking.
- Handling light weight objects.
- Using or carrying equipment.
Desired start date Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Detail Information
UA EEO Statement
It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures
Close Date 09/21/2026 Open Until Filled (overrides close field) No Special Instructions to Applicants Open to all applicants.
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have an earned doctoral degree in Higher Education, Higher Education Administration and Policy, or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the time of appointment?
Yes
No
- Do you have two or more years of postdoctoral research experience?
Yes
No
- Do you have a record of impactful research publications in peer-reviewed journals?
Yes
No
- Do you have experience mentoring and advising graduate students?
Yes
No
- Are you a Licensed Professional Counselor ,Certified School Counselor ,Certified Rehabilitation Counselor ?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Official Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Other Document
- Reference Letter 1
- Reference Letter 2
- Reference Letter 3