Assistant Professor of Counseling, College of Education

Description

The University of Montana invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor for the Department of Counseling to begin August 2027. The position is responsible for online teaching and program coordination to support the CACREP accredited School Counseling program. Candidates will be prepared to teach across MA and PhD programs and engage in research and service. The School Counseling program recently transitioned to an online delivery format, and seeks a candidate who can continue to develop the program in partnership with Department faculty.

The position’s 2-3 teaching load will include developing and teaching online courses for the newly adapted online School Counseling MA program. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to advise students, aid in recruiting and retention efforts, and direct dissertation work. Beyond teaching and advising responsibilities, candidates are expected to develop a strong research program incorporating grant funding in relevant areas of Counselor Education and Supervision.

Position Details

Tenure Track Faculty:  Assistant Professor of Counseling
Schedule: Full time academic year position beginning fall semester 2027

Salary: $65,000-$70,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications
Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement Contribution/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision
• License eligible in Montana (School Counseling and/or Clinical Mental Health Counseling)
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and supervision
• Experience in K-12 school settings
• Evidence of potential for successful scholarly activity, including grant activity
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice in counselor education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate from a CACREP accredited program
• Experience supervising and mentoring doctoral students
• Faculty work experience
• School Counseling experience
• Experience with program coordination
• Experience with online teaching

Application Instructions

 Screening of applications will begin after the closing date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Complete applications received by the closing date will be guaranteed consideration.

To apply, please upload the following materials:

• Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position
• Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience
• Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information 
• One-page teaching philosophy statement
• One-page social justice and advocacy statement
• Representative sample of teaching evaluations

Questions about the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Kirsten Murray, kirsten.murray@mso.umt.edu.  

The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Montana (UM) is an equal opportunity employer.  UM does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM’s non-discrimination policy and any applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request.

Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

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