"Lecturer in Counseling and Human Resource Development"

Posting Details

Institution
South Dakota State University

Working Title
Lecturer in Counseling and Human Resource Development

Posting Number
F01810P

Department
SDSU-School of Educ, Counseling & Human Dev

Physical Location of Position (City)
Rapid City

Posting Text

The School of Education, Counseling, and Human Development seeks a full time, benefit-eligible, nine-month Lecturer in Counseling and Human Resource Development at our branch campus in Rapid City, South Dakota. This position is 100% instructional and administrative and is a non-tenure track position and has potential for summer teaching possibilities. Primary responsibilities include teaching, advising/mentorship of graduate students, and service. This position requires in-person teaching in Rapid City, South Dakota.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.

The Counseling and Human Resource Development (CHRD) program is in the College of Education and Human Sciences. The CHRD program serves over 130 students each year and offers 6 specializations, including clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, college counseling, administration of student affairs, marriage and family counseling, and rehabilitation counseling.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position requires in-person teaching in Rapid City, South Dakota.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching responsibility is typically 12 credits per semester of graduate courses in a CACREP-approved master’s level program
• Serve as the main contact for students of the CHRD Program in Rapid City, SD
• Advise students enrolled at the Rapid City site of the CHRD program
• Supervise and help to recruit adjunct faculty at the Rapid City location
• Collaborate with Rapid City support staff and CHRD Program Coordinator at main campus (Brookings, SD) to make programmatic decisions
• Provide service on college and school committees and to the community
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctorate from a CACREP-accredited Counselor Education program by start date or an equivalent doctorate plus one year full-time in a CACREP accredited counseling program prior to the 2012-2013 school year;
• Eligibility for licensure and/or certification in the state of South Dakota.
• Knowledge of CACREP standards.
• Ability to teach in university settings (on-campus, hybrid, and online).
• Clinical supervision skills at the graduate level.
• Actively identify with the counseling profession through sustained memberships in counseling organizations
• Maintain certifications and/or licenses pertinent to the counseling specialty area(s)
• Evidence of sustained professional engagement through at least two of the following: (i) Sustained professional development and renewal activities related to counseling, (ii) professional service and advocacy in counseling, (iii) ongoing counseling practice, or (iv) research and scholarly activity in counseling.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with online course development and integration of innovative technology to enhance curriculum.
• Experience working within rural and frontier communities.

BENEFITS:
SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” The system will guide you through the electronic application form. The employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, Curriculum Vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is university policy to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Open Until Filled
Yes

First Consideration Date
03/02/2026

Advertised Salary
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, starting at $60,087

Duration of the Term
9 months

Appointment Percent
100

Tenure Status
Term

Proposed Rank
Lecturer

Appointment Type
Regular

Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)