"Assistant/Associate Professor of Counselor Education (Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling)"

The Clinical Mental Health School Counseling (CACREP) programs invite applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in a Master’s Level Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) Graduate Program (CACREP). St. Cloud State University’s CACREP faculty members are seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor in Counselor Education to join our team. The current faculty welcomes individuals who are excited to work in a collaborative team-based environment. The CMHC School Counseling program provides students with training opportunities in the state-of-the-art training clinic for the College of Health and Wellness Professions (CHWP). The CMHC program faculty have completed an 8-year accreditation, and has renewed self-study for 2024 standards under review with CACREP. We have long-standing partnerships with multiple professional communities and are known for a genuine commitment to diversity and innovation. The Counseling program has a strong record with interdisciplinary initiatives to better support wellness initiatives (integrated behavioral health, 1st year nursing students, supporting student parents who participate with our on-campus child care center, and mental health training with criminal justice students, International Students, and with the YMCA for youth group programming. If you are looking to join a team thriving for academic excellence, scholarly performance, and clinical advancement, apply here.

St. Cloud State University is located in the culturally diverse city of St. Cloud, with close proximity to Minneapolis/St. Paul that offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth. The CMHC program is a cohort model program that offers primarily daytime classes. The program is housed in the department of Community Psychology, Counseling Family Therapy in the School of Health and Human Services. For further information on our programs and faculty, please visit our website at: https://www.stcloudstate.edu/graduate/clinical-mental-health/default.aspx

Primary responsibilities include teaching graduate courses in CACREP accredited Counselor Education (Clinical Mental health and School Counseling) programs, with opportunities to teach at the undergraduate level and/or related graduate programs. Strong or successful applicants will have a background in teaching, supervision, and research in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling. Service to the department, School of Health and Human Services, and St. Cloud State University will also be required.

To be considered for tenure and promotion, the successful candidate will 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.

Minimum Qualifications: Qualified Candidate has experience or has evidence of demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring underrepresented students. 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 10th, 2026. Qualified Candidates demonstrate a commitment to Counselor Education Identity. Qualified candidates will be licensed as an LPC/LPCC or license eligible in the State of Minnesota. If not licensed, able to submit application for licensure upon first semester. https://mn.gov/boards/behavioral-health/

Preferred Qualification: Evidence of commitment to engaging in service with underrepresented populations within the discipline. Experience in Team-Based Learning. Experience in one or more of the following areas: Child Adolescents, Play Therapy, Group Work, Multicultural Counseling, Prevention/Wellness, Trauma and Clinical Supervision. Research methods/design and/or program evaluation. Experience in successful program expansion.

Other Requirements: Must be able to teach in-person and online courses. Required Documents to Apply (Upload with Application): Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Diversity Statement, Philosophy of Teaching Statement, Sample Lesson Plan, Sample Syllabi, Sample Research, Scholarship or Creative Work, Three (3) Professional References, Unofficial Transcripts.

Position Information: Appointment Type: Fixed Term Non-Probationary (FTNP) 9 month appointment. Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Work Shift (Hours / Days of work): Varies.

About: 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. Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: https://www.ifo.org/ St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121.