Assistant/Associate Professor of Counseling

South Dakota State University; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Relocation assistance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

South Dakota State University’s School of Counseling, Human Development and Family Science seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor for the Counseling and Human Resource Development program in Brookings. The nine-month, tenure-track faculty member will teach across locations and formats, conduct research, advise graduate students, and contribute to service, with in-person requirements in Brookings.

The position begins August 2027, includes summer teaching possibilities, competitive benefits, and a

Qualifications

• 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 2012-2013 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 through sustained memberships in counseling organizations; maintenance of certifications/licenses; and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching in multiple formats

Interpersonal skills

Scholarly activity potential

Clinical supervision skills

Education

CACREP-accredited Counseling Education doctorate

Job description

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

SALARY RANGE

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

BENEFITS

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 2012-2013 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 through sustained memberships in counseling organizations; the maintenance of certifications and/or licenses pertinent to the counseling specialty area(s); and, sustained professional development and renewal activities related to counseling, professional service and advocacy in counseling, and research and scholarly activity in counseling.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with online, hybrid, and low-residency course development and integration of innovative technology to enhance curriculum.
• Evidence of published scholarship and ongoing research engagement.
• Experience/expertise in a specific area of interest (i.e. clinical mental health, school counseling, student affairs, first generation college students, etc.).
• Experience working within rural and frontier communities.
• Commitment to principles of affirmative action, equal opportunity and working with a variety of audiences.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Position closes 10/30/2026.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug‑free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Dr. Hande Briddick, [e-mail], 605-688-4365.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land‑grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status that may become protected under law against discrimination in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing [e-mail]. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007, 605-688-4128.