Assistant Professor of Counselor Education, Department of Advanced Education Programs

Department

Advanced Education Programs

Job Posting Title

Assistant Professor of Counselor Education, Department of Advanced Education Programs

Job Description

This is a full-time, limited residency, nine-month tenure track position (with summer teaching available) in the Department of Advanced Education Programs in the College of Education at Fort Hays State University. The position’s primary responsibility is instruction in counselor education in the CACREP-accredited School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs, with the expectation that the faculty member will also engage in scholarly activity and university/professional service. The areas of responsibility are typically in a proportion of 60% instruction, 20% scholarship, and 20% service. Responsibilities will also include advising, clinical supervision of practicum and internship students, and assisting with accreditation.

Successful candidates should be well-rounded, with diverse institutional, educational, research, and experiential backgrounds; leadership and/or teaching in a higher education setting; and a record of scholarly activity and service to the larger community. Successful candidates should also have experience as a school counselor and/or experience as a counselor in mental health or community settings. Candidates should be eligible for LPC/LCPC or an equivalent license in the state of Kansas, however, LPC/LCPC is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications: An earned doctoral degree before the appointment date in counselor education and supervision or emphasis in that area, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program. Evidence to support the completion of a doctoral degree before August 2025 should be provided if a doctoral degree has not been earned at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Practical/relevant experience as a school counselor and/or a counselor in mental health or a community setting.
• Successful candidates should be well-rounded, with diverse institutional, educational, research, and experiential backgrounds.
• Instructional experience in a college or university.
• Experience in the application of educational technology in distance education and traditional learning environments.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and supervising graduate students.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly activity and service to the larger community.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional service activities.

Rank: Tenure Track, Assistant Professor

Appointment Date: August 2025

Priority Deadline: May 29, 2025. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Instruction – The candidate filling this position will be expected to teach the equivalent of 12 credit hours per semester at the graduate level within the Counseling Program. Instructional responsibility will primarily focus on distance learning, both synchronous and asynchronous, with possible brief intensive on-campus learning experiences. The candidate may also be expected to provide clinical supervision for student practicum and internship experiences.
• Student Advisement – Student advisement at the graduate level is a part of the instructional responsibility of this position. Student advisement includes career counseling plus class schedules and degree summaries.
• Scholarship – A commitment to scholarship is required and may include book/journal publications, writing grant proposals, the development of innovative educational programs, and conference presentations.
• Service – A commitment to service activities is required and may include national, regional, state, or local professional involvement and other service activities at the department, college, university, and community levels.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit FHSU Careers.

Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit:

• A cover letter
• Curriculum vita
• Teaching philosophy
• Unofficial transcripts
• Names and contact information for three professional references.
• Evidence of earning a doctorate prior to August 2025, if applicable.

Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF file.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Name: Dr. Suzanne Becking

Email: skbecking@fhsu.edu

Phone: 785-628-4544

About the Department:

The Advanced Education Programs Department is housed in the College of Education at Fort Hays State University. This department offers forty-eight programs for candidates in educational or community settings. Most programs are offered fully online except for some courses in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Our programs are accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and the two Counseling Programs are accredited through the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

About the College:

The College of Education at Fort Hays State University houses two departments. The Teacher Education Department focuses on supporting candidates in pursuing initial teaching licensure and the Advanced Education Programs Department supports candidates in pursuing advanced endorsements, certificates, and degrees in educational or community settings.

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call “Hays, America” home.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.

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