Director of Counseling & Human Development - Visionary Leader

South Dakota State University; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

South Dakota State University in Brookings seeks a Professor and Director for the School of Counseling, Human Development, and Family Science, a 12-month, tenure-track role. The position leads program development, accreditation efforts, and community partnerships, with potential teaching and supervision duties based on enrollment.

The ideal candidate holds a terminal degree, demonstrates scholarship, and has accreditation expertise.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (Ph.D., or Ed.D.) in one of the fields represented within the School Counseling and Human Development and Family Science, or a closely related field.
• Nationally recognized scholarship and/or professional activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Accreditation experience.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position, must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership to the School.
• Advocate for the program with an intentional focus on expanding the reach of mental health service and training in South Dakota.
• Oversee budget, facilities, personnel, and curriculum.
• Guide complex decision making in a university setting.
• Maintain ongoing collaborative and positive relationships with local, regional, and state mental health facilities and stakeholders related to academic programs within the School.
• Support program evaluation and maintain accreditation (e.g., CACREP ).
• Participate in building and sustaining community and stakeholder relationships that benefit the School.
• Advance excellence in research and engage in collaborative initiatives to meet the university’s research/scholarship goals.
• May teach college-level courses and/or supervise candidates based on enrollment needs.
• Actively engage in professional organizations at the local, state, and national level.
• Recruit, retain and advise students.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Terminal degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.)

Job description

South Dakota State University in Brookings seeks a Professor and Director for the School of Counseling, Human Development, and Family Science, a 12-month, tenure-track role. The position leads program development, accreditation efforts, and community partnerships, with potential teaching and supervision duties based on enrollment.

The ideal candidate holds a terminal degree, demonstrates scholarship, and has accreditation expertise.