Assistant Professor, Counselor Education (AA28015)

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Mankato, MN

About The Position

The Department of Counseling and Student Personnel at Minnesota State University, Mankato, seeks a probationary, tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning August 16, 2027. The position requires a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited institution by the date of appointment, a current mental health counseling license (LPC, LPCC, or LMHC), and the ability to obtain Minnesota mental health counseling licensure by the end of the first academic year of employment. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in counseling, including graduate courses in Appraisal Techniques, Child and Adolescent Counseling, Counseling Ethics, Counseling Procedures and Skills, Counseling Theories, Crisis Intervention, Family Counseling, Group Counseling, Intervention and Treatment Planning, and Practicum and Internship in Mental Health Counseling, as well as undergraduate Interpersonal Helping Skills. The typical faculty workload may include up to 24 instructional credits per academic year. Teaching may be face-to-face, hybrid, or online at the Mankato campus, online, or at additional university locations, as assigned. The candidate may also teach in other areas for which they are qualified and as department needs require. Responsibilities include scholarship and research, academic advising, continuing professional development, service to the University and community, and supervision and advising of clinical mental health counseling graduate students. The candidate will collaborate with colleagues on curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation; conduct productive research and mentor students in research; and contribute to strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion. The candidate may also be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities. Faculty are expected to contribute to student growth and development, scholarly or creative activity or research, continuing preparation and study, and service to the University and community.

Requirements

Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited institution by the date of appointment.
Currently hold a mental health counseling license (LPC, LPCC, or LMHC).
Ability to obtain a mental health counseling license in Minnesota by the end of the first academic year of employment.
Demonstrated experience in the disciplinary field through teaching or scholarly activity.
Experience providing mental health counseling and supervision in a clinical setting.
Experience conducting assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, and counseling individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and foster an inclusive, respectful, and equitable professional environment.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Effective written, oral communication, and presentation skills.
Extensive teaching and supervision experience in counselor education at the college or university level.
Ability to teach the listed counseling courses and additional courses as department needs require.
Preparation to teach, advise, and support students from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Commitment to or record of scholarly research.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in counseling, including the courses identified in the posting.
Supervise and advise clinical mental health counseling graduate students.
Engage in scholarship, creative activity, and research, and mentor students in research.
Provide academic advising and contribute to student growth and development.
Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation.
Contribute to student recruitment, retention, and completion strategies.
Participate in continuing professional development and preparation.
Provide service to the University, community, and counseling profession.
Teach in other areas as assigned and qualified, including face-to-face, hybrid, or online instruction at university locations.
May develop external grant funding opportunities.

Benefits

Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a rollover option.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program offering mental health, legal, and financial counseling.
12 paid holidays.
Vacation and sick time.
Six weeks of paid parental leave.
Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and investment options.
Professional development opportunities.
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.