Associate Professor of Counselor Education, tenure track

Position Details Position Information NBAPOSN Title: Working Title Associate Professor of Counselor Education tenure track

Brief Position Overview The College of Arts Sciences and Educations MEd Program in Counselor Education at Montana State University-Northern MSUN invites applications for a full-time Associate Professor tenure-track position. This position may be considered for in-person or remote work with preference given to candidates who can work on campus. This is a 10-month position with potential for additional compensation for summer teaching anticipated to begin August 1 2026.

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: 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 successful candidate will teach core counseling courses, practicum, and internship with a primary emphasis on teaching and advising within the School Counseling concentration. The duties and responsibilities of this position also include active participation in the establishment of fieldwork training sites, scholarship initiatives, service involvement including committee membership, student recruitment, retention, and progression efforts, and professional development and leading efforts to assist the program in seeking CACREP accreditation. This is a full-time position that may be considered for in-person or remote work though preference will be given to candidates who can work on campus. Approximately six weeks per year on campus is required to fulfill university obligations and support the programs residency model.

Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will teach core counseling courses, practicum, and internship with a primary emphasis on teaching and advising within the School Counseling concentration. The duties and responsibilities of this position also include active participation in the establishment of fieldwork training sites, scholarship initiatives, service involvement including committee membership, student recruitment, retention, and progression efforts, and professional development and leading efforts to assist the program in seeking CACREP accreditation. This is a full-time position that may be considered for in-person or remote work though preference will be given to candidates who can work on campus. Approximately six weeks per year on campus is required to fulfill university obligations and support the programs residency model.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Earned doctorate in Counselor Education with a specialization in School Counseling with preference given to applicants with a doctoral degree from a CACREP-accredited program.
• Professional experience as a school counselor.
• Experience teaching at the graduate level via distance and/or virtual learning environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students from diverse communities.
• Professional memberships in counseling organizations relevant to the field.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Licensed or licensed-eligible as a School Counselor in Montana.
• Strong record of leadership.
• Experience advising and mentoring graduate students.
• Experience creating, developing, and strengthening partnerships with fieldwork training sites.
• Experience with curriculum mapping and program evaluation.
• Knowledge of CACREP accreditation standards and processes.

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 Universitys three graduate programs.

This position has supervisory duties: No

Posting Detail Information Announcement Number: FAC - VA - 2600007P Number of Vacancies: 1 Desired Start Date: August 1 2026 Position End Date (if temporary): Open Date: Close Date: Until an adequate pool is established

Special Instructions Summary For full consideration, applications must be received by April 20, 2026. Applications received after the date will be reviewed at the search committees 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.

In this application and the required cover letter and list of references, DO NOT include your protected private information such as date of birth, citizenship status, or immigration information, social security number, or any other protected information. This does not apply to the Authorization Form for Background Check.

Applicants must upload the following with their application:

1. A cover letter which addresses how you meet the required and preferred qualifications, your professional and academic career goals, and your interest in the position.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. A list of three professional references.

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

Complete an Authorization Form for Background Check: https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf

Submit your completed and signed form to: Human Resources Montana State University-Northern P.O. Box 7751 Havre, MT 59501-7751 406-265-3568 or 406-265-3789 HR Dept. Fax: 406-265-3530

Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/2655

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.

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