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Institution South Dakota State University

Working Title Associate Professor and Assistant Director of Counseling and Human Resource Development

Posting Number F01619P

Department SDSU-School of Educ, Counseling & Human Dev

Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings

Posting Text

The School of Education, Counseling, and Human Development (SECHD) invites applications for this important leadership role in the Counseling and Human Resource Development program (Brookings and Rapid City campuses). The incoming faculty member will lead and coordinate the program reporting directly to the School Director, Dr. Anne Karabon. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota and is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track, benefits eligible position. The expected start of June 2025.

The Assistant Director will coordinate the counseling program, serve as the CACREP liaison and ensure the maintenance of CACREP and state standards. The Assistant Director will actively engage with all stakeholders, including the students, staff, faculty, and stakeholders at both campus locations, teach graduate students, and be responsible for responding to inquiries regarding the overall academic unit while maintaining an active research/scholarship agenda.

Key administrative and leadership responsibilities for this position are to cultivate a climate of excellence and collegiality across the program, provide input and make recommendations regarding continuous improvement, assist with identifying and securing adjunct faculty, review program faculty workloads and budgetary considerations, oversee the admissions process, and other duties as assigned to the position.

This position requires in-person teaching in Brookings, South Dakota.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the counseling program to maintain accreditation standards with CACREP and meet state licensure and certification standards, including submission of reports.
• Manage curricular reviews (course schedules, plans of study, curriculum changes, and catalog updates) and fall, spring, and summer course schedules.
• Actively participate in recruitment, hiring, and retention of Core and temporary faculty.
• Lead the Assessment Committee by collaborating closely with faculty to implement the assessment plan and maintain curriculum quality.
• Engage in budget planning and effectively manage the operational budget (under the direction of the Director of SECHD).
• Actively participate in the recruitment and retention of undergraduate and graduate students, using student-centered approaches that support positive outcomes for all students.
• Assist with faculty, staff, and student mentoring.
• Contribute to teaching high quality courses in various formats (face-to-face, hybrid, and online) and provide support for new digital delivery cohort.
• Engage in scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or research to support the mission and goals of the Counseling and Human Resource Development (CHRD) program.
• Represent the school to internal and external constituencies in coordination with the Director (i.e. Through engaging and develop community relationships and supporting development/foundation/fundraising efforts).
• Other duties as assigned by the School Director or Dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences

SALARY RANGE:

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, minimum salary starting at $100,000. Release time will be allocated to serve as the Program Coordinator for the Counseling and Human Resource Development academic unit. 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. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

BENEFITS:

The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities. South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctorate from a CACREP-accredited Counselor Education program by start of position 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 and trends in counselor education.
• Leadership ability.
• Evidence of ability to teach in university settings (on-campus and online).
• Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and success in obtaining funding to support a sustained research program.
• Clinical supervision skills.
• 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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with CACREP accreditation self-study reports and/or site visits.
• Previous administrative and/or leadership experience.
• Experience with forming partnerships with external organizations and stakeholders
• Experience working within rural and frontier communities.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

SDSU 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.” The system will guide you through the electronic application form. The 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 , research statement (maximum 3 pages, attached as work or writing sample), teaching statement (maximum 3 pages, attached as other), Leadership Philosophy statement (maximum 3 pages, attached as portfolio) and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDSU 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, a criminal background check.

South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is university policy 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.

Posting Date 01/30/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

First Consideration Date 02/28/2025

Advertised Salary Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, starting at $100,000.

Duration of the Term 12 months

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Appointment Percent 100

Tenure Status Tenure Track

Proposed Rank Associate Professor

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Appointment Type Regular

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.The Counseling program is located in the College of Education and Human Sciences. The College houses 15 majors and 22 minors and serves roughly 2,200 students each year.

South Dakota State University is located in Brookings, a beautiful college town of about 24,000 residents. Brookings is 4.5 hours west of Minneapolis, 3 hours south of Fargo, and 3 hours north of Omaha. Brookings is listed as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees, and is rated among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota. The Brookings Public School District ranks among the state’s highest academic achieving school districts. The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children’s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.

Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact Dr. Anne Karabon at Anne.Karabon@sdstate.edu.

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