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Montana State University-Northern Assistant or Associate Professor of Counselor Education, tenure track in Havre, Montana
Assistant or Associate Professor of Counselor Education, tenure track
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Full consideration will be given to applications received by March 28, 2025. Applications received after the initial date will be reviewed at the search committee’s 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.
Position Details
Position Information
NBAPOSN Title
Working Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Counselor Education, tenure track
Brief Position Overview
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education’s MEd Program in Counselor Education at Montana State University – Northern ( MSUN ), invites applications for an academic-year (10-month), full-time tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Counselor Education position, anticipated to begin August 1, 2025. The successful candidate will teach core content courses, with an emphasis in teaching and advising in the School Counseling concentration. The duties and responsibilities of this position also include assisting in the establishment of practicum and internship sites with school districts and mental and behavioral health providers, participating in scholarship and service activities; collaborating across MSUN programs and Montana University System institutions; supporting student recruitment, retention, and progression efforts; and assisting the program in seeking CACREP accreditation.
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 Assistant or 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
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education’s MEd Program in Counselor Education at Montana State University-Northern ( MSUN ), invites applications for an academic-year (10-month), full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Counselor Education position, anticipated to begin August 1, 2025. The successful candidate will teach core content counseling courses, with an emphasis on teaching and advising in the School Counseling concentration. The duties and responsibilities of this position also include assisting in the establishment of clinical sites with school districts and mental and behavioral health providers, participating in scholarship and service activities; collaborating across MSUN programs and Montana University System institutions; supporting student recruitment, retention, and progression efforts; and assisting the program in seeking CACREP accreditation. 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.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach core counseling courses, with an emphasis on teaching and advising in the School Counseling concentration. The duties and responsibilities of this position also include assisting in the establishment of clinical sites with school districts and mental and behavioral health providers, participating in scholarship and service activities; collaborating across MSUN programs and Montana University System institutions; supporting student recruitment, retention, and progression efforts; and assisting the program in seeking CACREP accreditation.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program by position start date
Professional experience as a school counselor
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations
Experience teaching at the graduate level via in-person, online, and/or hybrid modes of delivery
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Licensure, or eligibility for licensure as a professional school counselor in Montana
Interest in teaching core content courses such as Career Counseling, Appraisal, and Research
Experience as a supervisor for practicums and internships
Experience with course and program development and accreditation preparation
Active involvement in school counseling organizations
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 University’s three graduate programs including a MEd in Counselor Education, a MSEd in Instruction and Learning, and a MS in Teaching in a Content Area (non-licensure).
This position has supervisory duties? No
Posting Detail Information
Announcement Number FAC - VA - 2500003P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date August 1, 2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Until an adequate pool is established No
Special Instructions Summary
Full consideration will be given to applications received by March 28, 2025. Applications received after the initial date will be reviewed at the search committee’s 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.
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/2509
EEOC
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.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSUN provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
Director of Human Resources /Title IX
Montana State University-Northern
300 11th Street West
Havre, MT 59501
E-mail: rebecca.farr@msun.edu
Location: 208 Cowan Hall
Tel: (406) 265.3568
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
List of References
Optional Documents
Posting Specific Questions
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