Counselor Education

Associate Professor of Counselor Education, tenure track

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Applications must be received by April 20, 2026. Applications received after that date will be reviewed at the search committee’s discretion until the position is filled. Applicants must include a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, 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.

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• 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.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A list of three professional references.

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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

The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education’s MEd Program in Counselor Education at Montana State University‑Northern invites applications for a full‑time Associate Professor tenure‑track position. The position may be in‑person or remote, with preference given to candidates who can work on campus. It is a 10‑month position (with additional compensation for summer teaching) anticipated to begin August 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will teach core counseling courses, practicum, and internship, with a primary emphasis on teaching and advising within the School Counseling concentration.

Additional duties include

• Establishing fieldwork training sites;
• Engaging in scholarship initiatives;
• Serving on committees and supporting student recruitment, retention, and progression efforts;
• Assisting the program in seeking CACREP accreditation;
• Participating in professional development activities.

The position may be in‑person or remote; approximately six weeks per year on campus is required to fulfill university obligations and support the residency model.

• Earned doctorate in Counselor Education with a specialization in School Counseling, preferably from a CACREP‑accredited program;
• Professional experience as a school counselor;
• 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.

• Licensed or licensed‑eligible as a School Counselor in Montana;
• Strong record of leadership;
• Experience advising and mentoring graduate students;
• Experience creating, developing, and strengthening partnerships with fieldwork training sites;
• Experience with curriculum mapping and program evaluation;
• Knowledge of CACREP accreditation standards and processes.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Transcript
• List of References

• Professional Certificates and Licenses

Montana State University‑Northern 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. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSUN provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

Director of Human Resources / Title IX
Montana State University‑Northern
300 11th Street West
Havre, MT 59501
E-mail: rebecca.farr

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