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Michigan State University Assistant Professor-Tenure System in East Lansing, Michigan
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Assistant Professor-Tenure System
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Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Education
Department:Counseling, Educ Psych & Spec Educ 10014204
Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Education/Training, Tenure System Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
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 publications
Statement of teaching philosophy
Names of three professional references
Special Instructions
Interested candidates should provide a letter of application, curriculum vitae, one to three publications, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names of three references.
Review of Applications Begins On
01/31/2024
Website
EDUCATION.MSU.EDU/CEPSE/REHAB
Department Statement
The Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education (CEPSE) at Michigan State University is committed to the study of human learning and development across the life span. CEPSE faculty and students bring an important array of conceptual, technical and therapeutic perspectives to the study of learning in a wide variety of contexts.
Michigan State University’s rehabilitation counseling graduate programs are ranked number one among rehabilitation counseling programs in the United States (https://education.msu.edu/about/distinction/) by the U.S. News & World Report. This unique, specialized program prepares counselors to have the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to collaborate in a professional relationship with people who have disabilities. Our program maintains a distinguished history of graduates becoming leaders in the field at the state, national and international levels.
The employment success and diversity of our graduates attests to the mission of the program to train the highest quality professionals. Rehabilitation counselors work with individuals to achieve their personal, social, psychological, educational and vocational goals and are employed in a wide variety of settings, including:
Nonprofit rehabilitation programs
State rehabilitation programs
High schools and college settings
Independent living centers
Medical rehabilitation centers
Substance abuse treatment programs
Mental health agencies
Corrections facilities
Michigan State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
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