Assistant Professor of Addiction Counseling

The Addiction Counseling program invites applications for a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor position in an undergraduate major preparing students for licensure as a MN Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Counseling offers two undergraduate majors to prepare students for careers in a variety of human-service fields. The Addiction Counseling major combines foundational coursework in behavioral health (e.g., human growth and development, counseling theories, helping skills, behavior analysis) with specific coursework in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of addictions. Successful candidates will be able to teach both foundational and addiction-specific courses as dictated by department needs and specific training.

St. Cloud State University is located in the culturally diverse city of St. Cloud, with close proximity to Minneapolis/St. Paul that offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth. The Addiction Counseling program offers primarily daytime classes in traditional (i.e., in-person), online asynchronous, and hybrid modalities. The program is housed in the department of Behavioral Health and Counseling in the College of Health and Wellness Professions.

Primary responsibilities include:

1) Teaching and developing coursework in addiction counseling, including but not limited to counseling theories, theories of addiction, assessment and treatment of addiction, psychopharmacology, and ethics

2) Placement of students in appropriate internships and supervising interns in addiction-counseling placements

3) coordinating student needs within the major, including program assessment, evaluation of applicants, and advising of students

4) contributing to advertisement of the major at SCSU recruitment events and community engagement events and actively recruit qualified students to the major.

To be considered for tenure and promotion, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:

1) teach and/or perform assignment effectively

2) conduct scholarly achievement or research

3) continue preparation and study in the discipline

4) contribute to student growth and development

5) provide service to the university and community (IFO Article 22, Section B).

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified Candidates has experience or has evidence of demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring underrepresented students.
• Qualified Candidate has research interests that contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education.
• Qualified candidates will have an earned doctorate in Addiction Counseling, Psychology, Counselor Education, Rehabilitation, or another closely related field. ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 1st, 2025.
• Qualified candidates will be licensed as an LADC or license eligible in the State of Minnesota. If not licensed, able to submit application for licensure upon first semester. https://mn.gov/boards/behavioral-health/

Preferred Qualification 

• Evidence of commitment to engaging in service with underrepresented populations within the discipline.
• Evidence of advising and mentorship of undergraduate students.
• Evidence of research and scholarship in the area of addictions, including peer-reviewed publication and grant funding.
• Experience with team-based learning and/or integrative course design principles.

Other Requirements

Must be able to teach in-person and online

Documents Required to Apply (Upload at Time of Application)

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Three (3) Professional References
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required at time of employment)

Position Information

Appointment Type: Probationary/Tenure Track

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Varies

About

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.   

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: https://www.ifo.org/  

 St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA , persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121   

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.