Track Faculty in Counselor Education

Overview

The Department of Counselor Education at Boise State University invites applications for a faculty position in Counselor Education with a specialization in school counseling, clinical mental health counseling, and/or addiction counseling. This is an open-rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) and open-track (Tenure or Clinical) position. Appointment rank and track will be determined based on the candidate’s teaching experience, scholarly record, and professional contributions.

Tenure-track candidates must meet the University’s tenure-eligibility requirements. The position will begin in Fall 2026.

• 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, with tenure-track faculty also mentoring PhD students in CES.
• Provide coordination for the school counseling cognate, addiction counseling cognate, or in-house practicum lab.
• Participate in service activities at the University, College, and Department levels, as well as in community and professional service.
• 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.

Workload will be determined at the time of appointment and varies by track.

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.

The Department of Counselor Education recently celebrated 30 years as a Program and earned CACREP re-accreditation for all three programs through 2033. We have long-standing relationships with alumni, site supervisors, and other community partners, many of whom are part of our active advisory board council. The Department offers a Master of Arts in Counseling with a cognate in School Counseling and a cognate in Addiction Counseling.

In addition, the Department offers a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision delivered through an innovative Apprentice Model. Both the Master’s and Doctoral programs are CACREP accredited. The Department is newly housed in the School of Allied Health Science in the College of Health Sciences.

Our mission in the Department of Counselor Education is to prepare ethical professionals who are reflective practitioners and scholars. Graduates from our programs are qualified to practice in a variety of educational and behavioral health settings. We strive for an inclusive learning community, encouraging professional growth and innovation through a balance of challenge and support.

When graduating students are asked what they like most about the program, they note appreciation for the cohort model (we accept approximately 24 students a year, and those students follow a three-year program track together), an on-site practicum experience with community counselors serving as live supervisors, and close relationships with committed and supportive faculty. As a smaller, in-person program with a competitive application process, new faculty can expect highly committed students and the opportunity to develop personalized mentoring relationships with students.

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