Northern State University

Northern State University
Counselor Education Faculty Position


Position title: Assistant Professor of School Counseling

Qualifications: Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision with an emphasis in School Counseling, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program, or have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year; ABD considered for a term instructor. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience as PK-12 school counselors. A record of scholarly productivity or potential, teaching experience, and professional service will enhance the candidate&#8217s application. 

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include graduate teaching in a learner-centered environment, practicum and internship supervision, graduate student advisement, curriculum development and program assessment, scholarly activity, and service to the university and community. Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor is dependent on qualifications and experience. Salary is commensurate with rank and experience.

Departmental information: Northern State University offers both faculty and students access to a uniquely sophisticated E-learning environment, providing an unparalleled opportunity to advance innovative practices in education. The School of Education is developing a faculty reflecting cultural diversity and is strongly committed to the recruitment, hiring, and retention of underrepresented groups.

Setting: Northern State University is a premier regional institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations, and unparalleled extracurricular opportunities. For the past four years, NSU has been named by US News and World Report as one of the best undergraduate institutions in the Midwest. NSU is fully accredited by NCATE, NASM, NIBS and HLC and is currently seeking CACREP accreditation. NSU is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, a vibrant community in northeastern S.D. The city has a population of approximately 26,000 people and is a retail hub for the region. The University enjoys a positive and strong relationship with the city and region.

About Northern State University: Northern State University is a premier regional institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations, and unparalleled extracurricular opportunities. For the past five years, NSU has been named by US News and World Report as one of the best undergraduate institutions in the Midwest. It is organized into the College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business, School of Education, and the School of Fine Arts. Graduate programs are offered at the master&#8217s level in e-learning, leadership and administration, counseling, and teaching and learning through the School of Education. NSU is fully accredited by NCATE, NASM, NIBS and HLC. NSU is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, a vibrant community in northeastern S.D. The city has a population of approximately 25,000 people and is a retail hub for the region. The University enjoys a positive and strong relationship with the city and region.

Application: Review of applications will begin October 7, 2013. The position is open until filled with an anticipated January 13, 2014 start date. For more information regarding this position, and to apply, visit:https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu

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(Application information) - in addition to the online application, the following documents are required. 
X Cover letter
X Curriculum Vita
X Transcripts
X Three References