Assistant/Associate Professor of Counselor Education -State University Faculty

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Saint Cloud, MN

29d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Cloud State University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Counselor Education to begin August 16th, 2027. This role is within the Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling programs, which prepare students for careers as clinical mental health counselors and school counselors. The program features a small faculty, an on-campus training clinic with live supervision, and established community partnerships. The position offers significant influence over curriculum, clinical training, and program direction due to the small faculty size. The university is open to candidates with expertise in any specialty, seeking someone who can contribute broadly across the CACREP core curriculum. The role involves a 3/3 graduate teaching load (weighted at 4 credits per course, with some clinical courses at five credits), with daytime-only classes. Faculty follow a cohort model, teaching students through their entire three-year program, allowing for informed gatekeeping decisions. The first-year curriculum is distributed across the faculty. Summer teaching is optional and compensated separately, with electives chosen based on student demand and planned three years in advance. Clinical training includes on-campus practicum with live supervision and opportunities for community-based practicum placements. Faculty and students engage in interdisciplinary collaborations, including integrated behavioral health initiatives and support for various student populations. The tenure process is outlined in the IFO contract, and the training clinic, community partnerships, and cohort structure serve as research settings. The university supports applied, community-engaged, and dissertation-derived scholarship, and faculty receive professional development funding, are eligible for sabbatical, and have access to internal grant programs. This position offers a unique workload structure, significant influence due to faculty size, and the opportunity to develop curriculum in one's specialty area. The program addresses a regional need for behavioral health professionals and has a strong demand, with more qualified applicants than seats available.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program. ABD candidates will be considered if the degree will be conferred by August 1st, 2027.
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.
Or a licensed school counselor or license-eligible for a tier 3 or 4 license in MN upon the semester of hire.
Counseling experience sufficient to teach and supervise master’s level counseling students.
Evidence of professional identity as a counselor educator (e.g., membership and service in ACA, ACES, or a division; supervision credentialing; or scholarship in counselor preparation).
Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, supervising, or mentoring students from a range of backgrounds and life experiences.
Eligibility to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment, without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Clinical or scholarly expertise in areas such as trauma and crisis response, addictions and co-occurring disorders, couples and family counseling, career development, group work, assessment, integrated behavioral health, rural mental health, school counseling, or counseling children and adolescents.
Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential and/or equivalent supervision training and experience and/or board-approved supervisor status.
Experience with CACREP self-study process, either in a self-study or as a site team reviewer.
Certification or advanced training in a clinical/counseling modality (e.g., Play Therapy, DBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, MI).
An active scholarly agenda with evidence of, or clear potential for, peer-reviewed publication and presentation schedule.

Responsibilities

Teach a 3/3 graduate teaching load, with graduate courses weighted at 4 credits (some clinical courses at five credits).
Follow a cohort of students through their full three-year program cycle, teaching them in their first year, practicum, and internship.
Supervise students in real-time during practicum using live bug-in-the-ear supervision.
Contribute to the CACREP core curriculum.
Develop and teach summer elective courses based on student demand and faculty interest.
Engage in scholarly activities, including applied and community-engaged scholarship, and traditional peer-reviewed work.
Participate in the tenure process as outlined in the IFO contract.
Collaborate with faculty and students on interdisciplinary initiatives.
Contribute to the program's direction, curriculum, and clinical training.

Benefits

Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
Employer-paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
12 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick time
Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
Various investment options
Professional development funding
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
Sabbatical eligibility