The Department of Counselor Education at Boise State University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Counselor Education in Addiction Counseling starting in the fall semester of 2024. The faculty member will (a) serve as the Addiction Cognate Coordinator; (b) teach addiction counseling courses, as well as a variety of core counselor education courses, including PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision (CES) courses; (c) conduct research to develop or further a strong scholarly agenda in the field of Addiction Counseling; (d) mentor and advise MA and PhD in CES students; and (e) participate in service activities at the University, College, and Department level, as well as engage in community and professional service activities. We seek to recruit and retain a colleague who promotes equitable access to educational opportunities and is responsive and cares about the success of all students we serve.

Minimum qualifications:

?  An earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program prior to August 2024, or have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a Counselor Education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013

?  Background in addiction counseling (i.e., clinical experience working with clients with substance misuse and other addiction disorders)

?  Evidence of effective teaching in a CACREP-accredited program in Counselor Education or equivalent

?  Demonstrated potential for a strong research agenda in the field of counseling, including addiction-related publications and evidence of pursuit of internal and external funding commensurate to rank

?  Professionalism and collegiality

?  Ability to obtain License as Professional Counselor (LPC) in Idaho by Fall 2024 (https://dopl.idaho.gov/cou/)

Preferred qualifications:

?  Experience collaborating/partnering with other academic departments, centers or institutes, mental health agencies, and/or multidisciplinary teams.

?  Experience teaching addiction-related courses and supervising MA students in a CACREP accredited Addiction Counseling Program

?  Involvement with Addiction-related counseling organizations, work groups, and/or task forces.

?  Experience working with and/or conducting research with diverse populations

Required application materials:

1. A cover letter indicating your interest and minimum, and if possible preferred, qualifications for this position.

2. A CV that includes employment history (including dates of employment).

3. A one-page statement describing your teaching philosophy

4. A one-page description of your research agenda including future plans for carrying out your research at Boise State.

5.  Three professional letters of recommendation. (Please note that due to limits on number of uploads, you will need to combine the 3 letters into a single document before submitting.)

Closing Date:

Position will close on October 31, 2023, with review to begin on November 1, 2023

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Aida Midgett at aidamidgett@boisestate.edu

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