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Assistant or Associate Professor of Counselor Education, tenure track

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must upload the following with their application:

1. A cover letter which addresses each of the following

+ required and preferred qualifications

+ professional and academic career goals

+ interest in the position

2. A resume or curriculum vitae.

3. A list of three references.

Please submit the Background Authorization Form which can be found here:

https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization\_for\_Background\_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf

You may email it to [email protected] or fax it to (406) 265-3530.

Please type YES in the Background Check field in the online application to show you understand this additional requirement.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by March 28, 2025. Applications received after the initial date will be reviewed at the search committee’s discretion until filled. Applicants must include a letter addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications noted above, professional and academic career goals, and interest in the position, along with a CV, unofficial transcripts and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references.

Position Details

Position Information

NBAPOSN Title

Working Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Counselor Education, tenure track

Brief Position Overview

The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education’s MEd Program in Counselor Education at Montana State University – Northern ( MSUN ), invites applications for an academic-year (10-month), full-time tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Counselor Education position, anticipated to begin August 1, 2025. The successful candidate will teach core content courses, with an emphasis in teaching and advising in the School Counseling concentration. The duties and responsibilities of this position also include assisting in the establishment of practicum and internship sites with school districts and mental and behavioral health providers, participating in scholarship and service activities; collaborating across MSUN programs and Montana University System institutions; supporting student recruitment, retention, and progression efforts; and assisting the program in seeking CACREP accreditation.

Effective teaching is the primary mission of this position and MSU -Northern. For more information about this program and MSU -Northern, go to www.msun.edu.

Faculty Tenure Track Yes

Faculty Rank Assistant or Associate Professor

Position Number 7A0084

Department Graduate Programs

Division College of Arts, Sciences, & Education

Appointment Type Faculty

Contract Term Academic Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation Montana Federation of Public Employees

FTE 1

Benefits Eligible Yes

Compensation Annual

Salary Commensurate with credentials and experience and within the guidelines set by the collective bargaining agreement.

Contract Type MUS

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education’s MEd Program in Counselor Education at Montana State University-Northern ( MSUN ), invites applications for an academic-year (10-month), full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Counselor Education position, anticipated to begin August 1, 2025. The successful candidate will teach core content counseling courses, with an emphasis on teaching and advising in the School Counseling concentration. The duties and responsibilities of this position also include assisting in the establishment of clinical sites with school districts and mental and behavioral health providers, participating in scholarship and service activities; collaborating across MSUN programs and Montana University System institutions; supporting student recruitment, retention, and progression efforts; and assisting the program in seeking CACREP accreditation. Effective teaching is the primary mission of this position and MSU -Northern. For more information about this program and MSU -Northern, go to www.msun.edu.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach core counseling courses, with an emphasis on teaching and advising in the School Counseling concentration. The duties and responsibilities of this position also include assisting in the establishment of clinical sites with school districts and mental and behavioral health providers, participating in scholarship and service activities; collaborating across MSUN programs and Montana University System institutions; supporting student recruitment, retention, and progression efforts; and assisting the program in seeking CACREP accreditation.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program by position start date

+ Professional experience as a school counselor

+ Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations

+ Experience teaching at the graduate level via in-person, online, and/or hybrid modes of delivery

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Licensure, or eligibility for licensure as a professional school counselor in Montana

+ Interest in teaching core content courses such as Career Counseling, Appraisal, and Research

+ Experience as a supervisor for practicums and internships

+ Experience with course and program development and accreditation preparation

+ Active involvement in school counseling organizations

The Successful Candidate Will

Special Requirements

Physical Demands

Typical office and classroom environments.

The Program

The mission of the Counselor Education program is to prepare counselors who have developed sound practical skills through experiential learning; who have acquired a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base; who hold a strong counselor identity; and who possess the personal dispositions necessary to work in various professional settings with diverse clientele.

The Department

Explore the department through this link, http://www.msun.edu/academics/grad/counselored.aspx.

The College

The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through programs that prepare students for work in fields spanning the humanities, social and physical sciences, professional education, public service, and leadership. Degree programs are represented by the BA in three majors, the BS in eight majors, a BAS , and an AA in General Education. The College is also home to the University’s three graduate programs including a MEd in Counselor Education, a MSEd in Instruction and Learning, and a MS in Teaching in a Content Area (non-licensure).

This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 2500003P

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date August 1, 2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Until an adequate pool is established No

Special Instructions Summary

Applicants must upload the following with their application:

1. A cover letter which addresses each of the following

+ required and preferred qualifications

+ professional and academic career goals

+ interest in the position

2. A resume or curriculum vitae.

3. A list of three references.

Please submit the Background Authorization Form which can be found here:

https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization\_for\_Background\_Investigation- MSU -Northern.pdf (https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization\_for\_Background\_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf)

You may email it to [email protected] or fax it to (406) 265-3530.

Please type YES in the Background Check field in the online application to show you understand this additional requirement.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by March 28, 2025. Applications received after the initial date will be reviewed at the search committee’s discretion until filled. Applicants must include a letter addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications noted above, professional and academic career goals, and interest in the position, along with a CV, unofficial transcripts and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references.

Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/2509

EEOC Statement

Montana State University-Northern ( MSUN ) is an equal opportunity employer. MSUN does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSUN provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

Director of Human Resources /Title IX

Montana State University-Northern

300 11th Street West

Havre, MT 59501

E-mail: [email protected]

Tel: (406) 265.3568

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Cover Letter

+ List of References

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

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