Assistant​/Associate Professor of Counseling

The School of Counseling, Human Development and Family Science (SCHDFS) seeks a dynamic faculty member for an Assistant/Associate Professor in the Counseling and Human Resource Development (CHRD) program at our main campus in Brookings, South Dakota. This is full-time, benefit-eligible, 9-month, tenure-track position with a start date August 2027, inclusive of summer teaching possibilities. Primary responsibilities include teaching across multiple locations and delivery formats, research, advising/mentorship of graduate students, and service.

This position requires in-person teaching in Brookings.

SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities. The Counseling and Human Resource Development (CHRD) program at SDSU is a leader in the state as an academic unit that prepares professional counselors in six specializations: administration of student affairs, clinical mental health counseling, clinical rehabilitation counseling, college counseling, marriage and family counseling, and school counseling.

The CHRD program is delivered in-person at the main campus in Brookings, at the Rapid City campus, and online. CHRD students have high Licensed Professor Counselor exam pass rates and 100% placement rate after graduation.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Teach graduate courses in a CACREP-approved master’s level program including clinical courses such as Practicum and/or Internship.
• Design and deliver courses in a variety of instructional formats.
• Engage in scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or research.
• Maintain continuous engagement with, and study of, the field.
• Contribute to student growth and development through advising and assistance.
• Engage in service to the university, community, and the field.
• Deliver a student-centered education and use approaches that support equitable opportunities for all students.
• Support college and school initiatives.

The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, minimum of $70,000 at the Assistant Professor level.

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. 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. 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.

Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

• Earned doctorate from a CACREP-accredited Counselor Education program by August 2027 or an equivalent doctorate plus one year full-time in a CACREP accredited counseling program prior to the  school year.
• Eligibility for licensure and/or certification in the state of South Dakota.
• Knowledge of the most recent CACREP standards and policy practices.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to teach in a variety of university settings (on-campus, online synchronous, and asynchronous).
• Potential for scholarly activity, publication, and success in obtaining external funding to support research activity.
• Clinical supervision skills at the graduate level.
• Actively identify with the counseling profession…