Assistant Professor of Counselor Eduation

Responsibilities: Northern State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Counseling Education. The department offers programs in two tracks: Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling; both are CACREP accredited. Responsibilities will include providing face-to-face instruction of graduate courses in Clinical Mental Health and other areas of counseling, practicum and internship supervision, student advising, scholarly activity, and service within the department, school, university, and discipline. Asynchronous and synchronous on-line/HyFlex coursework will be incorporated into teaching responsibilities beginning with the summer 2022 term. 

 

Qualifications: Licensed or license-eligible applicants with an earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP accredited program are preferred; however, ABD’s who will complete their degree before the date of appointment will be considered. Familiarity with CACREP accreditation is a plus.

 

Setting: Northern State University is a premier regional institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations, and excellent co-curricular opportunities. NSU is consistently ranked as one of the best public undergraduate institutions in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report. Northern State University is organized into the School of Fine Arts, the College of Arts & Sciences, and the College of Professional Studies housing the School of Business and the Millicent Atkins School of Education. NSU is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and by CACREP. NSU is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, a vibrant community in northeastern SD. The city has a population of approximately 30,000 and is a cultural, retail, banking, agribusiness, and healthcare hub for the region. The University enjoys a positive and strong relationship with the city and region. With more than $100 million invested over the last decade, Northern State University is experiencing transformative positive momentum. Recent new buildings, renovations and projects under construction include significant updates to the Johnson Fine Arts Center and Barnett Athletics Center, three new residence halls, the new Jewett Regional Science Education Center, and a new regional Sports Complex with athletic and recreational fields.

 

Values: Northern State University is committed to building a culture of inclusion, belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view. We strongly encourage women and individuals bringing diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural perspectives to apply.

 

Application: Review of applications will begin immediately. A complete application should include cover letter, which should include brief statements on your teaching philosophy, commitment to diversity, and research interests;  curriculum vita; transcripts; and a list of three references. The position is open until filled with an anticipated August 15, 2022 start date. For more information regarding this position, and to apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Click on ‘Northern State University’ in the Quick Search section. The system will guide you through the electronic application form. All applicants are subject to a background check. AA/EOE