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Job description

The Department of Counseling at Montana State University (MSU) invites applications for the position of assistant professor in counseling for our CACREP accredited program. This position begins August 2026 and is an academic year tenure-track appointment with potential for summer employment. This is an instructional position (50% Teaching, 40% Research, and 10% Service) in a CACREP-accredited program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach primarily graduate courses such as, but not limited to: Group Counseling, Mental Health Methods, Counseling Practicum, Psychopharmacology, Internship
• Provide program leadership for the mental health counseling program.
• Advise graduate students and serve on graduate committees.
• Participate in the evaluation of comprehensive exams.
• Provide outreach and service to the university and the citizens of Montana.
• Contribute scholarly and research products
• Represent the program through participation in professional organizations such as:

• • American School Counseling Association

• • Association of Counselor Education and Supervision

• • Other organizations as pertinent to the applicant’s area of specialization

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Doctorate in counselor education (from a CACREP-accredited program) by start date.
2. Eligible for professional licensure in Montana.
3. Experience teaching graduate counseling courses and supervising clinical experiences
4. Possess an active research agenda to include an ability to publish in scholarly publications.
5. Knowledge and familiarity with CACREP accreditation
6. Demonstrated commitment to student, faculty, and staff access and recruitment efforts.
7. Ability to balance workload that includes teaching, research and service.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

1. Training focus in clinical mental health counseling
2. Commitment and service to professional counseling associations.
3. Potential for advancing the land-grant university mission.
4. Potential to work collaboratively in a department that is committed to teamwork.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to build innovative teaching, research, and outreach programs.
• Commit to building programs and serving a diverse community
• Express emotional intelligence and professional maturity

This position is not eligible for sponsorship

Application Deadline: September 15, 2025

How to apply

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Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Montana State University is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Montana State University makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, PO Box 172520, Montana State University, Bozeman MT 59717-2520; 406-994-3651; [email protected] .

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