Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Resource Development

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Job description

The School of Education, Counseling, and Human Development (ECHD) seeks an Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Resource Development at our branch campus in Rapid City, South Dakota site. This is full-time, benefit-eligible, nine-month, tenure-track position with a start date August 2026, inclusive of summer teaching possibilities. Primary responsibilities include teaching, research, advising/mentorship of graduate students, and service. This position requires in-person teaching in Rapid City, South Dakota.

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 is in the College of Education and Human Sciences. The CHRD program serves over 130 students each year and offers 6 specializations, including clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, college counseling, administration of student affairs, marriage and family counseling, and rehabilitation counseling.

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

This position requires in-person teaching in Rapid City, South Dakota.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teach graduate courses in a CACREP-approved master’s level program including clinical courses such as Practicum and/or Internship.
  • Develop course curriculum for both in person learning as well as online and hybrid with integration of innovative technology to enhance curriculum and student learning objectives.
  • Engage in scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or research with interest in clinical mental health counseling, college counseling and student affairs, marriage and counseling, school counseling or rehabilitation counseling.
  • Sustained participation in professional activities, scholarly activities, and service to the profession.
  • Contribute to student growth and development through advising and assistance.
  • Engage in service to the university and community.
  • Other duties as assigned

SALARY RANGE:

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience starting at $66,000.

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 start date 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 CACREP standards.
  • Ability to teach in university settings (on-campus, hybrid, and online).
  • Potential for scholarly activity, publication, and success in obtaining external funding to support research activity.
  • Experience providing clinical supervision to graduate-level counseling students.
  • Actively identify with the counseling profession through sustained memberships in counseling organizations.
  • Maintain certifications and/or licenses pertinent to the counseling specialty area(s).
  • Evidence of sustained professional engagement through at least two of the following: (i) Sustained professional development and renewal activities related to counseling, (ii) professional service and advocacy in counseling, (iii) ongoing counseling practice, or (iv) research and scholarly activity in counseling.
  • Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with online course development and integration of innovative technology to enhance curriculum.
  • Experience working within rural and frontier communities.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Position closes 04/13/2026

How to apply

SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, curriculum vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

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, Anne Karabon 605-688-4021.

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 [email protected]. 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.

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