ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF COUNSELOR EDUCATION Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4849372)  ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF COUNSELOR EDUCATION Salary $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 Annually Location Natchitoches, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number 999898 Department Northwestern State University Opening Date 02/26/2025 + Description + Benefits Supplemental Information The School of Education at Northwestern State University is seeking an individual for a full-time 9-month tenure track position as an Assistant Professor in Counselor Education beginning August 11, 2025. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To Apply: Qualified applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, and complete contact information (names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses for three (3) professional references to: Dr. Gerra Perkins The School of Education Northwestern State University Natchitoches, LA 71457 electronically toperkinsg@nsula.edu. Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency. The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE) Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Student Advocacy and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu . In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State Universityfor facilitiesis the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu . Forstudentacademic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Taylor Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email smithcr@nsula.edu . Forfaculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email perkinsg@nsula.edu. *Inquiries regarding employment application status should be emailed to apply@nsula.edu. Minimum Qualifications The candidate should hold a doctoral degree in counselor education, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program, or have related doctoral degrees and have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year. ABO candidates may be considered for a temporary position until completion of the degree. Strong preference will be given to the individual with a strong clinical background; scholarly productivity; and previous professional experience as a clinical counselor. Previous professional experience in a graduate program with an online instructional component is highly desirable. LPC license (or licensure eligibility) by the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselor Board of Examiners is essential. Job Concepts + Develop and teach core and specialty graduate courses in the program rotation on the Natchitoches campus and satellite campuses (as needed); summer teaching probable. + Engage in teaching, research, and service activities along with other activities for Annual Faculty Review and the Retention, Tenure, and Promotion process. + Maintain Graduate Faculty Status. + Teaches 12-15 credit hours per semester. + Direct thesis and/or the project-in-lieu of thesis. + Recruit, advise, and mentor graduate students. + Coordinate and supervise clinical practicum and internship experiences. + Work closely with other School, College, and University faculty and staff. + Participate in program governance at the School, College, and University levels as well as contribute to one's professional organizations in counseling at the local, state, and national levels. + Serve on School, College, and University committees. + Provide assistance in writing and submitting documents and reports associated with accreditation. + Other duties as assigned. Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority. Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Please verify your email addressVerify Email