Assistant/Associate Professor of Counselor Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling - State University Faculty

Metropolitan State University•Saint Cloud, MN

About The Position

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling programs at St. Cloud State University invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Counselor Education. This faculty member will contribute to our CACREP-accredited master’s-level Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling programs and join a collaborative, student-centered faculty team committed to student mentorship, academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. St. Cloud State University’s Clinical Mental Health and Counselor Education faculty seek a colleague who is enthusiastic about working in a collaborative, team-based environment and helping prepare the next generation of professional counselors. The successful candidate will contribute to programs known for their strong commitment to counselor student development, culturally integrated teaching, clinical excellence, and interdisciplinary partnership. Our programs provide students with strong clinical training opportunities, including on-site practicum experiences in the College of Health and Wellness Professions’ clinical training clinic, where students participate in supervised counseling practice supported by bug-in-the-ear supervision. The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program recently completed its 8-year CACREP accreditation cycle and has submitted its self-study under the 2024 CACREP standards, with a site visit scheduled for April 2026. The programs maintain long-standing partnerships with professional and community organizations and are recognized for their collaborative approach to counselor preparation, student development, and wellness-focused initiatives. Faculty and students engage in a range of interdisciplinary collaborations that support wellness and behavioral health across settings, including integrated behavioral health initiatives, support for first-year nursing students, support for international students, and youth programming in partnership with the YMCA. Candidates who are excited to join a program advancing clinical training, scholarship, and community impact are encouraged to apply. St. Cloud State University is located in the culturally diverse city of St. Cloud, with close proximity Minneapolis/St. Paul that offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth. The Counselor Education program is a cohort model program that offers daytime classes. Students know their schedule from application to graduation. The program is housed in the department of Behavioral Health & Counseling in the College of Health and Wellness Professions. For further information on our programs and faculty, please visit our website at: https://www.stcloudstate.edu/cpcf/programs-grad/clinicalmental- health/default.aspx The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative . SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.

Requirements

Qualified Candidate has experience or has evidence of culturally integrated teaching and clinical practice.
Clinical experiences in working with children, adolescents or family counseling.
Evidence of Social Justice & Advocacy work in mental health
Qualified Candidate has research interests that contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education.
Qualified candidates will have an earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program. ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 1st, 2026.
Qualified Candidates demonstrate active engagement in Counselor Education Identity.
Qualified candidates will be licensed as an LPC/LPCC/LMHC or license-eligible in the State of Minnesota. If not licensed, able to submit application for licensure upon the semester of hire.
successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.

Nice To Haves

Experience or certifications in one or more of the following areas: Play Therapy, Thera-Play, Trauma Focus with children or adolescents. certified modality in working with children.
Clinical Supervision
Evidence of across community or interdisciplinary settings.
Experience with CACREP (site team reviewer experience)

Responsibilities

Teaching graduate courses in CACREP accredited Counselor Education programs, with opportunities to teach at the undergraduate level.
Service to the program, department, College of Health and Wellness Professions, and St. Cloud State University will also be required.
Demonstrate the ability to: 1) teach and/or perform assignment effectively; 2) conduct scholarly achievement or research; 3) continue preparation and study in the discipline; 4) contribute to student growth and development; and 5) provide service to the university and community (IFO Article 22, Section B).

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents