Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Probationary/Tenure Track)

Location: SCSU Main Campus, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Employment Condition: Probationary

Job Description:

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP) program invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in a Master's Level Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) Graduate program (CACREP).

St. Cloud State University's CMHC faculty members are seeking an Assistant Professor in Counselor Education to join our team. The current faculty welcomes individuals who are excited to work in a collaborative team-based environment. The CMHC program provides students with training opportunities in the new state of the art training clinic for the School of Health and Human Services (SHHS). The CMHC program faculty have successfully completed an 8-year accreditation and developed and implemented a new team-based curriculum utilizing Integrative Course Design (ICD) by Dee Fink. We have long-standing partnerships with multiple professional communities and are known for a genuine commitment to diversity and innovation. The CMHC program has a strong record with interdisciplinary initiatives to better support wellness initiatives, integrated behavioral health, 1st year nursing students, and supporting student parents who participate with our on campus child care center. If you are looking to join a team thriving for academic excellence, scholarly performance, and clinical advancement, apply here.

St. Cloud State University is located in the culturally diverse city of St. Cloud, with close proximity to Minneapolis/St. Paul that offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth. The CMHC program is a cohort model program that offers primarily daytime classes. The program is housed in the department of Community Psychology, Counseling & Family Therapy in the School of Health and Human Services. For further information on our programs and faculty, please visit our website at: Community Psychology, Counseling & Family Therapy

Primary responsibilities include teaching graduate courses in CACREP accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling master's program, with opportunities to teach at the undergraduate level and/or related graduate programs. Strong or successful applicants will have a background in teaching, supervision, and research in the area of Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Service to the department, School of Health and Human Services, and St. Cloud State University will also be required.

*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found here

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed as an LPC/LPCC or license eligible in the State of Minnesota here.
• Doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program. ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 16th, 2021.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Counselor Education Identity
• Evidence of demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of multicultural and social justice worldview as evidenced by a professional interest in, experience working with, and/or advocating for underserved populations.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Group Work, Multicultural Counseling, Prevention/Wellness, Research methods/design, Trauma and Clinical Supervision.
• Training in Evidence Based Trauma Models, Motivational
• Interviewing Skills at both the Individual and Group level, EMDR, DBT, or certifications in any clinical specialty area (e.g., Play Therapy, Narrative, CBT, etc.).
• Experience with team-based learning and/or integrative course design principles.

About:

Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State is an award-winning regional public university and proud member of the Minnesota State Universities & Colleges system. The 100-acre campus is about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River. St. Cloud State students prepare for life, work and citizenship by exploring the world around them and making it better. St. Cloud State employees value active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability, and global and cultural understanding. These commitments complement more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 60 graduate programs and 250 student clubs and organizations. St. Cloud State began as a normal school in 1869 and became St. Cloud State Teachers College in 1921. Bachelor's degrees were first offered in 1925. Master's degrees debuted in 1957. In 1975, the institution became St. Cloud State University. In recent years, the University added applied doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration and Educational Administration and Leadership. A diverse mix of students from Midwestern towns and U.S. metropolitan areas are learning alongside more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations.




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Why Work For Us




Help students achieve their educational dreams. We are looking for diverse people with passion, who are engaged, serious in the work of helping those who strive and desire a college education to achieve their goals

Desired Start Date: 08/17/2021