Associate Professor and Assistant Director of Counseling and Human Resource Development

Associate Professor and Assistant Director of Counseling and Human Resource Development Associate Professor and Assistant Director of Counseling and Human Resource Development Department: SDSU-School of Educ, Counseling & Human Dev Posting Text: The School of Education, Counseling, and Human Development (SECHD) invites applications for this important leadership role in the Counseling and Human Resource Development program (Brookings and Rapid City campuses). The incoming faculty member will lead and coordinate the program reporting directly to the School Director, Dr. This position is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track, benefits eligible position. The Assistant Director will coordinate the counseling program, serve as the CACREP liaison, and ensure the maintenance of CACREP and state standards. Responsibilities include actively engaging with all stakeholders, including students, staff, faculty, and stakeholders at both campus locations, teaching graduate students, and responding to inquiries regarding the overall academic unit while maintaining an active research/scholarship agenda. This position requires in-person teaching in Brookings, South Dakota. Manage curricular reviews (course schedules, plans of study, curriculum changes, and catalog updates) and fall, spring, and summer course schedules. Actively participate in recruitment, hiring, and retention of Core and temporary faculty. Lead the Assessment Committee by collaborating closely with faculty to implement the assessment plan and maintain curriculum quality. Engage in budget planning and effectively manage the operational budget (under the direction of the Director of SECHD). Actively participate in the recruitment and retention of undergraduate and graduate students, using student-centered approaches that support positive outcomes for all students. Assist with faculty, staff, and student mentoring. Contribute to teaching high-quality courses in various formats (face-to-face, hybrid, and online) and provide support for new digital delivery cohort. Engage in scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or research to support the mission and goals of the Counseling and Human Resource Development (CHRD) program. Represent the school to internal and external constituencies in coordination with the Director (i.e., developing community relationships and supporting development/foundation/fundraising efforts). Other duties as assigned by the School Director or Dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences. Release time will be allocated to serve as the Program Coordinator for the Counseling and Human Resource Development academic unit. 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. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities. South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. 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. Earned doctorate from a CACREP-accredited Counselor Education program by start of position or an equivalent doctorate plus one year full-time in a CACREP accredited counseling program prior to the 2012-2013 school year. Knowledge of CACREP standards and trends in counselor education. Evidence of ability to teach in university settings (on-campus and online). Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and success in obtaining funding to support a sustained research program. Clinical supervision skills. and sustained professional development and renewal activities related to counseling, professional service and advocacy in counseling, and research and scholarly activity in counseling. Experience with CACREP accreditation self-study reports and/or site visits. Previous administrative and/or leadership experience. Experience with forming partnerships with external organizations and stakeholders. Experience working within rural and frontier communities. APPLICATION PROCESS: SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. 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, research statement (maximum 3 pages, attached as work or writing sample), teaching statement (maximum 3 pages, attached as other), Leadership Philosophy statement (maximum 3 pages, attached as portfolio), 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. #