Qureos Mentor

South Dakota Board of Regents

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Working Title</b></div> <div>Associate/Full Professor of Counseling and Human Resource Development</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Posting Number</b></div> <div>F01706P</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Department</b></div> <div>SDSU-School of Educ, Counseling &amp; Human Dev</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Physical Location of Position (City)</b></div> <div>Brookings</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Posting Text</b></div>
<div><div>The School of Education, Counseling, and Human Development (SECHD) seeks an experienced faculty member to serve as Program Coordinator for the Counseling and Human Resource Development (CHRD) program across both Brookings and Rapid City campuses. This faculty member will also serve as the Assistant Director of the School, reporting directly to the School Director, Dr. Anne Karabon. This position is located in <b>Brookings</b>, South Dakota and is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track, benefits-eligible position.<br>
</div><div>The successful candidate will lead and coordinate the CHRD program operations while serving as the CACREP liaison and ensure the maintenance of accreditation standards and compliance with certification requirements. This role encompasses comprehensive program management including oversight of assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives that support program excellence and student success.<br>
</div><div>The faculty member will teach graduate-level counseling courses appropriate to their area of expertise while providing academic and professional guidance to prospective and current students and faculty. Key administrative and leadership responsibilities for the Assistant Director include providing leadership to program faculty, staff, and adjunct instructors while reviewing faculty workloads. The faculty member will make schedule recommendations, oversee graduate student admission and program progression, make recommendations for program budget and resource allocation, and respond to program inquiries.<br>
</div><div>The Counseling and Human Resource Development (CHRD) program at SDSU is a leader in the state as an academic unit that prepares professional counselors in six specializations: administration of student affairs, clinical mental health counseling, clinical rehabilitation counseling, college counseling, marriage and family counseling, and school counseling. The CHRD program is delivered in-person at the main campus in Brookings, at the Rapid City campus and online. CHRD students have high Licensed Professor Counselor exam pass rates and 100% placement rate after graduation.</div><div></div><div><br>
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.<br>
</div><div><b>KEY</b><b> </b><b>RESPONSIBILITIES</b><b>:</b></div><ul>
<li>Lead the counseling program to maintain accreditation standards with CACREP and meet state licensure and certification standards, including submission of reports.</li>
<li>Manage curricular reviews (course schedules, plans of study, curriculum changes, and catalog updates) and fall, spring, and summer course schedules.</li>
<li>Actively participate in recruitment, hiring, and retention of Core and temporary faculty.</li>
<li>Lead the Assessment Committee by collaborating closely with faculty to implement the assessment plan and maintain curriculum quality.</li>
<li>Engage in budget planning and effectively manage the operational budget (under the direction of the Director of SECHD).</li>
<li>Actively participate in the recruitment and retention of undergraduate and graduate students, using student-centered approaches that support positive outcomes for all students.</li>
<li>Assist with faculty, staff, and student mentoring.</li>
<li>Contribute to teaching high quality courses in various formats (face-to-face, hybrid, and online) and provide support for new digital delivery cohort.</li>
<li>Engage in scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or research to support the mission and goals of the Counseling and Human Resource Development (CHRD) program.</li>
<li>Represent the school to internal and external constituencies in coordination with the Director (i.e. Through engaging and develop community relationships and supporting development/foundation/fundraising efforts).</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned by the School Director or Dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences.</li></ul><p></p><div><br>
</div><div><b>
BENEFITS</b><b>:</b></div><div>
<b>SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits</b> including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university&rsquo;s guidelines.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
MINIMUM</b><b> </b><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b><b>:</b></div><ul>
<li>Earned doctorate from a CACREP-accredited Counselor Education program by start of position or an equivalent doctorate plus one year full-time in a CACREP accredited counseling program prior to the 2012-2013 school year.</li>
<li>Eligibility for licensure and/or certification in the state of South Dakota.</li>
<li>Knowledge of CACREP standards and trends in counselor education.</li>
<li>Leadership ability.</li>
<li>Evidence of ability to teach in university settings (on-campus and online).</li>
<li>Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and success in obtaining funding to support a sustained research program.</li>
<li>Clinical supervision skills.</li>
<li>Actively identify with the counseling profession through sustained memberships in counseling organizations; the maintenance of certifications and/or licenses pertinent to the counseling specialty area(s); and, sustained professional development and renewal activities related to counseling, professional service and advocacy in counseling, and research and scholarly activity in counseling.</li></ul><div><br>
</div><div><b>
PREFERRED</b><b> </b><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b><b>:</b></div><ul>
<li>Experience with CACREP accreditation self-study reports and/or site visits.</li>
<li>Previous administrative and/or leadership experience.</li>
<li>Experience with forming partnerships with external organizations and stakeholders</li>
<li>Experience working within rural and frontier communities.</li></ul><div><br>
</div><div><b>
APPLICATION</b><b> </b><b>DEADLINE</b><b>:</b></div><div>
Position closes 10/20/2025.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
APPLICATION</b><b> </b><b>PROCESS</b><b>:</b></div><div>
This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement (3 page maximum, attached as work sample), Teaching Statement (3 page maximum, attached as other), and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.<br>
</div><div>Any offer of employment is contingent on the university&rsquo;s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.<br>
<br>
<br>
</div><div>SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University&rsquo;s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.</div></div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Posting Date</b></div> <div>09/15/2025</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Closing Date</b></div> <div>10/20/2025</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Open Until Filled</b></div> <div>No</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>First Consideration Date</b></div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>Advertised Salary</b></div> <div>Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, minimum salary starting at $100,000.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Duration of the Term</b></div> <div>12 months</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>If Other, describe duration</b></div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>Appointment Percent</b></div> <div>100</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Tenure Status</b></div> <div>Tenure Track</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Proposed Rank</b></div> <div>Associate Professor</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Work Hours</b></div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>Typical Hours Worked Per Week</b></div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>Appointment Type</b></div> <div>Regular</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Scope of Search</b></div> <div>External (includes Internal)</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>If internal, define scope of search</b></div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>Department Description and Cultural Expectations</b></div>
<div><b>SDState</b> is the state&rsquo;s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a <b>dynamic community</b> for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</b></div>
<div>South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing <b>HR@sdstate.edu</b>. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Contact Information</b></div>
<div>For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Dr. Amber Letcher 605-688-494, amber.letcher@sdstate.edu.</div></div></div></div></div></div>

Associate/Full Professor of Counseling and Human Resource Development

Join South Dakota Board of Regents and explore 1   exciting career opportunities. They're hiring for various roles with options for remote or on-site work. Apply today and become part of their innovative team.

South Dakota Board of Regents

ABOUT_COMPANY

Associate/Full Professor of Counseling and Human Resource Development