Assistant/Associate Professor of Counselor Education

Job Description

The Clinical Mental Health & School Counseling (CACREP) programs invites applications for tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor positions in a Master’s Level Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) Graduate Program (CACREP) and School Counseling Program (CACREP). We are seeking to 1 vacancy.

St. Cloud State University’s CACREP faculty members are seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor in Counselor Education to join our team. The current faculty welcomes individuals who are excited to work in a collaborative team-based environment. The CMHC & School Counseling program provides students with training opportunities in the state-of-the-art training clinic for the College of Health and Wellness Professions (CHWP). The CMHC program faculty have completed an 8-year accreditation, and has renewed self-study for 2024 standards under review with CACREP. We have long-standing partnerships with multiple professional communities and are known for a genuine commitment to diversity and innovation. The Counseling program has a strong record with interdisciplinary initiatives to better support wellness initiatives (integrated behavioral health, 1st year nursing students, supporting student parents who participate with our on-campus child care center, and mental health training with criminal justice students, International Students, and with the YMCA for youth group programming. If you are looking to join a team thriving for academic excellence, scholarly performance, and clinical advancement, apply here.

St. Cloud State University is located in the culturally diverse city of St. Cloud, with close proximity to Minneapolis/St. Paul that offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth. The Counselor Education program is a cohort model program that offers primarily daytime classes. Students know their schedule from application to graduation. The program is housed in the department of Behavioral Health & Family Therapy in the School of Health and Human Services. For further information on our programs and faculty, please visit our website at: https://www.stcloudstate.edu/cpcf/programs-grad/clinicalmental-

health/default.aspx

Primary responsibilities include teaching graduate courses in CACREP accredited Counselor Education (Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling) programs, with opportunities to teach at the undergraduate level and/or related graduate programs. Strong or successful applicants will have a background in teaching, supervision, and research in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling. Service to the department, School of Health and Human Services, and St. Cloud State University will also be required.

To be considered for tenure and promotion, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to: 1) teach and/or perform assignment effectively; 2) conduct scholarly achievement or research; 3) continue preparation and study in the discipline; 4) contribute to student growth and development; and 5) provide service to the university and community (IFO Article 22, Section B).

*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) which can be found at: https://www.ifo.org/contract

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified Candidates has experience or has evidence of demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring underrepresented students.
• Qualified Candidate has research interests that contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education.
• Qualified candidates will have an earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program. ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 10th, 2026.
• Qualified Candidates demonstrate a commitment to Counselor Education Identity.
• Qualified candidates will be licensed as an LPC/LPCC/LMHC or license-eligible in the State of Minnesota; a licensed school Counselor. If not licensed, able to submit application for licensure upon the first year of hire. https://mn.gov/boards/behavioral-health/

Preferred Qualification 

• Evidence of commitment to engaging in service with underrepresented populations within the discipline.
• Experience in Team-Based Learning.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Child & Adolescents, Play Therapy, Group Work, Multicultural Counseling, Prevention/Wellness, Trauma and Clinical Supervision.
• Research methods/design and/or program evaluation.
• Experience in successful program expansion.

Other Requirements

Must be able to teach in-person and online courses

Required Documents to Apply (Upload with Application)

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Three (3) Professional References
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required at time of employment) 

Position Information  

Appointment Type: Probationary/Tenure Track  

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications 

Instruct courses in varied locations and at varied times, in-person, online or hybrid and in either a semester or accelerated semester schedule. 

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Varies

About

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.   

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: https://www.ifo.org/  

St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA , persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121   

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

08-18-2026Position End Date:

Open Date:

Close Date:

11-21-2025