Boise State University​/Track Faculty in Counselor Education

Overview

The Counselor Education program at Boise State University invites applications for an open‑rank, open‑track faculty position in Counselor Education with a specialization in school counseling, clinical mental health counseling, and/or addiction counseling. The appointment will commence in Fall 2026 and may result in an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor on a Tenure or Clinical track.

• Teach a variety of counseling courses, including core Counselor Education courses and PhD‑level courses in Counselor Education and Supervision (CES).
• Mentor and advise MA students; tenure‑track faculty also mentor PhD students in CES.
• Coordinate a school counseling cognate, addiction counseling cognate, or in‑house practicum lab.
• Engage in service activities at the University, College, Department, community, and professional levels.
• For tenure‑track candidates: conduct research and develop a strong scholarly agenda in Counselor Education and Supervision or a closely related field, including seeking external funding.

Tenure‑Track Faculty:
Standard workload is 60% teaching, 20% scholarship, and 20% service (commonly represented as a 9‑3‑3 load). Adjustments will be made based on research productivity, coordination duties, and service responsibilities, as negotiated with the Chair and approved by the Dean.

Clinical Faculty:
Standard workload is 80% teaching and 20% service. Adjustments will be made to account for coordination and service activities, in consultation with the Chair and with approval from the Dean.

• An earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP‑accredited program prior to August 2026, or having served as a full‑time faculty member in a Counselor Education program for at least one full academic year before July 1, 2013.
• Background in counseling (clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and/or adults), school counseling, or addiction counseling.
• Evidence of effective teaching and supervision in a CACREP‑accredited program in Counselor Education or equivalent.
• For Tenure‑Track:
  Demonstrated potential for a strong research agenda, including publications and evidence of pursuit of internal and external funding commensurate to rank.
• Strong desire to develop community partnerships with schools, community agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience or potential to contribute to coordination of the training practicum lab and/or cognate area and to participate in departmental, college, university, and professional service.
• Ability to obtain License as Professional Counselor (LPC) in Idaho by Fall 2026.

• Experience collaborating with other academic departments, centers or institutes, mental health agencies, schools, and/or multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience coordinating practicum labs or clinical placements.

• A cover letter indicating your interest and qualifications for this position.
• A CV that includes employment history.
• A one‑page statement describing your teaching philosophy.
• A one‑page description of your research agenda, including future plans for carrying out your research at Boise State (for Tenure‑Track).
• Name and contact information for three professional references.

Position will remain open until filled, with review to begin on October 26th, 2025.

Salary is commensurate with rank, track, and experience.

Boise State University provides a best‑in‑class benefits package, including medical, dental, and other coverage.

To apply, please visit:

Contact:

1220 L Street NW
Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20005