Position Summary

The College of Education at Michigan State University (

education.msu.edu

) announces an assistant professor position in the Office of

Rehabilitation and Disability Studies (ORDS) in

the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education. 

The U.S. News and World Report annual ranking of graduate programs consistently rates the MSU Rehabilitation Counseling programs (doctoral and master's levels) as one of the top programs in the nation. We are seeking colleagues to be part of our emerging Clinical Mental Health Counseling program who are committed to research, teaching, and practice that promote the enhanced mental health and quality of life of individuals with mental, emotional and/or substance abuse disorders. We are interested in colleagues who share our vision for stewardship of the mental health counseling profession. Applications are invited from individuals with a broad range of professional experiences and expertise including, but not limited to, mental health counseling, behavior health, counselor education, or closely related disciplines.

MSU

seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. Applicants who will add to the diversity of the program, department, college, and university are particularly encouraged to apply.

Duties:

• Engagement in an active and productive program of research  

• Graduate teaching in all modes of delivery in both our master's and doctoral programs  

• Supervision of doctoral dissertations  
• Clinical supervision  

• Participation in democratic governance and operation of our programs.  

   

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should have an earned doctoral degree in counselor education, counseling, or a closely related discipline from an accredited program, or provide evidence that the doctoral degree will be completed prior to the start of the appointment. Applicants should also have an earned master's degree in counseling, psychology, behavioral health, or a closely related discipline.

Desired Qualifications

(1) possession of research, teaching, and/or clinical skills and/or prior experience with diverse disability populations, including individuals with mental, emotional and/or substance abuse disorders, in the areas of assessment, intervention, consultation; (2) have relevant professional counseling credentials; (3) ability in promoting inclusive and culturally responsive research, teaching, and clinical practices; (4) developing and maintaining an active positive psychology research program that is supported by external funding; and (5) providing quality mentoring and supervision at the graduate level.

Required Application Materials

CV

Letter of Application

One to three pu