Posting Details

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Institution
South Dakota State University

Working Title
Professor and Director, School of Counseling, Human Development, and Family Science

Posting Number
F01947P

Department
SDSU-School of Counseling, Human Dvlp & Family Sci

Physical Location of Position (City)
Brookings

Posting Text

South Dakota State University (SDState) is seeking an engaged, innovative, and visionary individual to serve as Professor and Director for the School of Counseling and Human Development and Family Science. This position is located inBrookings, South Dakota. This position is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track, benefits-eligible position.

The School of Counseling, Human Development and Family Science (CHDFS) comprises of an undergraduate program in Human Development and Family Science and graduate programs in Counseling and Human Sciences - Human Development and Family Sciences. The Counseling programs are accredited by CACREP. The School of CHDFS is housed within the College of Education and Human Sciences.The Director provides administrative oversight for all the broad 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 SDSU will be an experienced and enthusiastic leader who will have the following responsibilities:

• Provide visionary leadership to the School.
• Advocate for the program with an intentional focus on expanding the reach of mental health service and 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 (e.g., CACREP).
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Terminal Degree (Ph.D., or Ed.D.) in one of the fields represented within the School Counseling and Human Development and Family Sicence, or a closely related field.
• Nationally recognized scholarship and/or professional activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Accreditation experience.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position, must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful track record in accreditation and assessment involving accreditors such as CACREP.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with the community and mental health partners.
• Evidence of successfully advancing academic programs through university and institutional processes.
• Successful college teaching experience, particularly with teacher and/or counselor candidates.
• Evidence of scholarship.
• 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
09/28/2026

Closing Date
10/19/2026

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 [email protected].