Posting Details
Posting Details
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Institution
South Dakota State University
Working Title
Associate/Full Professor and Director, School of Counseling, Human Development, and Family Science
Posting Number
F01991P
Department
SDSU-School of Counseling, Human Dvlp & Family Sci
Physical Location of Position (City)
Brookings
Posting Text
School of Counseling, Human Development, and Family Science
South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University (SDState) is seeking an engaged, innovative, and visionary individual to serve as Director for the School of Counseling and Human Development and Family Science with the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota. This position is a 12-month, tenure track, full-time, benefits-eligible position.
The School of Counseling and Human Development and Family Science (CHDFS) comprises of an undergraduate program in Human Development and Family Science and graduate programs in Counseling and Human Resource Development, as well as Human Development and Family Sciences. The Counseling and Human Resource Development programs are accredited by CACREP. The School of CHDFS is housed within the College of Education and Human Sciences. Post-tenure review cycles are paused while leaders in School Director positions. The Director provides administrative oversight for all HDFS and Counseling units and entities within the CHDFS, and shall direct financial resources to expand SDSU's enrollment research/scholarship and community engagement/outreach to lead SDSU's initiatives across South Dakota.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director for the School of Counseling and Human Development and Family Science at SDState will be an experienced and enthusiastic leader who will have the following responsibilities:
• Provide visionary leadership to the School.
• Advocate for the school with an intentional focus on expanding the reach of mental health and other professional service training in South Dakota.
• Oversee budget, facilities, personnel, and curriculum.
• Guide complex decision making in a university setting.
• Maintain ongoing collaborative and positive relationships with local, regional, and state mental health facilities and stakeholders related to academic programs within the School.
• Support program evaluation and maintain accreditation.
• Participate in building and sustaining community and stakeholder relationships that benefit the School.
• Advance excellence in research and engage in collaborative initiatives to meet the university's research/scholarship goals.
• May teach college-level courses and/or supervise candidates based on enrollment needs.
• Actively engage in professional organizations at the local, state, and national level.
• Recruit, retain and advise students.
BENEFITS:
SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits 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's guidelines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Terminal Degree (Ph.D., or Ed.D.) in one of the fields represented within the School Counseling and Human Development and Family Science, or a closely related field.
• Record of scholarship and/or professional activities commensurate with rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success.
• Demonstrated program-level leadership
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position, must be authorized to work in the U.S.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with the community and mental health partners.
• Successful track record in university-level (or equivalent) accreditation and assessment involving accreditors such as CACREP.
• Evidence of successfully advancing academic programs through university and institutional processes.
• Successful college teaching experience, particularly with teacher and/or counselor candidates.
• Experience engaging with donors, alumni, and other stakeholders.
APPLICATION PROCESS: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, 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.
Any offer of employment is contingent on the university'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.
Posting Date
11/13/2026
Closing Date
11/23/2026
Open Until Filled
First Consideration Date
Advertised Salary
The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications, minimum of $140,000.
Duration of the Term
12 months
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Appointment Percent
100%
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Proposed Rank
Professor
Work Hours
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
SDState is the state'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 dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.
Contact Information
For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Matt Vukovich, at Matt.Vukovich@sdstate.edu.
