What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Position in Counselor Education (All Ranks), tenure track position at Montana State University Northern?
The successful candidate will teach core counseling courses, practicum, and internship, with an emphasis on teaching and advising in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling concentration. The duties and responsibilities of this position also include active participation in the establishment of fieldwork training sites; scholarship initiatives; service involvement (including committee membership, student recruitment, retention, and progression efforts, and professional development); and assisting the program in seeking CACREP accreditation. This is a full-time position that may be considered for in-person or remote work, though preference will be given to candidates who can work on campus. Approximately six weeks per year on campus is required to fulfill university obligations and support the program’s residency model.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach core counseling courses, practicum, and internship, with an emphasis on teaching and advising in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling concentration. The duties and responsibilities of this position also include active participation in the establishment of fieldwork training sites; scholarship initiatives; service involvement (including committee membership, student recruitment, retention, and progression efforts, and professional development); and assisting the program in seeking CACREP accreditation. This is a full-time position that may be considered for in-person or remote work, though preference will be given to candidates who can work on campus. Approximately six weeks per year on campus is required to fulfill university obligations and support the program’s residency model.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Earned doctorate in Counselor Education by position start date, with preference given to applicants with a doctoral degree from a CACREP-accredited program
- Licensed or licensed-eligible as an LCPC in Montana
- Experience teaching at the graduate level via distance and/or virtual learning environments
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students from diverse communities
- Professional memberships in counseling organizations relevant to the field
- Experience teaching a variety of counseling courses
- Experience supervising students in fieldwork experiences, and cultivating fieldwork sites
- Experience with curriculum mapping, program evaluation, and CACREP accreditation processes
- Interest in securing external grant funding commensurate with rank
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.
This position has supervisory duties? No
Posting Detail Information
Announcement Number
FAC - VA - 2600006P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
August 1, 2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Until an adequate pool is established
No
Special Instructions Summary
For full consideration, applications must be received by April 20, 2026. Applications received after the 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.
In this application, and the required cover letter and list of references, DO NOT include your protected private information such as date of birth, citizenship status or immigration information, social security number, or any other protected information. This does not apply to the Authorization Form for Background Check.
Applicants must upload the following with their application:
1. A cover letter which addresses how you meet the required and preferred
qualifications, your professional and academic career goals, and your
interest in the position.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Unofficial transcripts
4. A list of three professional references.
In the online application in the Background Check field, type YES to show you understand this additional requirement.
Complete an Authorization Form for Background Check
https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf
Submit your completed and signed form to:
Human Resources
Montana State University-Northern
P.O. Box 7751
Havre, MT 59501-7751
406-265-3568 or 406-265-3789
HR Dept. Fax 406-265-3530
In this application, and the required cover letter and list of references, DO NOT include your protected private information such as date of birth, citizenship status or immigration information, social security number, or any other protected information. This does not apply to the Authorization Form for Background Check.
Applicants must upload the following with their application:
1. A cover letter which addresses how you meet the required and preferred
qualifications, your professional and academic career goals, and your
interest in the position.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Unofficial transcripts
4. A list of three professional references.
In the online application in the Background Check field, type YES to show you understand this additional requirement.
Complete an Authorization Form for Background Check
https://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf
Submit your completed and signed form to:
Human Resources
Montana State University-Northern
P.O. Box 7751
Havre, MT 59501-7751
406-265-3568 or 406-265-3789
HR Dept. Fax 406-265-3530
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/2653
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.
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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