Assistant Professor of Counselor Education
Boise State University

The Department of Counselor Education at Boise State University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Counselor Education with a focus on addiction, school, or clinical mental health starting in the fall semester of 2025. The faculty member will (a) teach a variety of counseling courses, as well as a variety of core counselor education courses, including PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision (CES) courses; (b) conduct research to develop or further develop a strong scholarly agenda in the field of Counselor Education and Supervision or closely related field; (c) mentor and advise MA and PhD in CES students; (d) provide coordination to a cognate specialty or clinical experience; and (e) participate in service activities at the University, College, and Department level, as well as engage in community and professional service activities. We seek to recruit and retain a colleague who promotes equitable access to educational opportunities and is responsive and cares about the success of all students we serve.

Department overview:

The Department of Counselor Education offers a Master of Arts in Counseling with a cognate in School Counseling and a cognate in Addiction Counseling. In addition, the Department offers a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision delivered through an innovative Apprentice Model. Both the Master's and Doctoral programs are CACREP accredited. The Department is newly housed in the School of Allied Health Science in the College of Health Sciences.

About Boise State:

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We're a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

We're building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

Learn more about faculty careers at Boise State and the City of Boise.

Minimum qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program prior to August 2025, or have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a Counselor Education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013

• Background in counseling (i.e., clinical experience working children, adolescents, and/or adults)

• Evidence of effective teaching in a CACREP-accredited program in Counselor Education or equivalent

• Demonstrated potential for a strong research agenda in the field of counseling, including publications and evidence of pursuit of internal and external funding commensurate to rank

• Professionalism and collegiality

• Ability to obtain License as Professional Counselor (LPC) in Idaho by Fall 2025 (https://dopl.idaho.gov/cou/)

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience of collaboration/partnerships with other academic departments, centers or institutes, mental health agencies, schools, and/or multidisciplinary teams.

• Experience working with a variety of client populations

Required application materials:

A cover letter indicating your interest and minimum, and if possible preferred, qualifications for this position.

A CV that includes employment history (including dates of employment).

A one-page statement describing your teaching philosophy.

A one-page description of your research agenda including future plans for carrying out your research at Boise State.

Three professional letters of recommendation.

(Please note that due to limits on number of uploads, you will need to combine the 3 letters into a single document before submitting.)

Closing Date:

Position will remain open until filled with review of applications to begin on October 15, 2024.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Raissa Miller at raissamiller@boisestate.edu

Salary and Benefits:

Salary ranges from $65,000 - $68,000 (9-month contract)

Our standard faculty contract is a 9-month contract (unless otherwise noted) with pay and benefits spread over 12 months. This is a yearly, renewable contract, unless noted that the position is temporary. More information about faculty contract and work days is available here.

Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 9.27% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
• See our full benefits page for more information

Advertised: September 12, 2024 Mountain Daylight Time
Applications close:

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