Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling

Description

The Department of Counseling at The University of Montana is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin mid-August 2025. The position is responsible for teaching, research, and service to support the CACREP accredited master’s (School and Clinical Mental Health Counseling) and doctoral (Counselor Education and Counseling) programs.

The position’s 3/2 teaching load will be built around the successful candidate’s interests and program needs. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to advise students 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:  Department of Counseling

Title:  Assistant Professor

Schedule: Full time academic year position beginning fall semester 2025

Salary: $65,000-$75,000 commensurate with qualifications

Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement Contribution/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness 

Qualifications

• A doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program at time of hire.
• License eligible in Montana (LCPC and/or School Counseling).
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and supervision.
• Evidence of potential for successful scholarly activity, including grant activity.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice in counselor education.

Application Instructions

 

Screening of applications will begin after the closing date of April 30, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

 

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

 

Questions about the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Emily Sallee, Emily.sallee@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.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).