The Division of Education at Mississippi State University-Meridian invites applications for a nine month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor/Associate Professor – School Counseling position to begin August 16, 2013, or as soon thereafter as mutually agreeable.  Mississippi State University-Meridian offers Master of Science and Educational Specialist degrees in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Educational Leadership and Counseling. 

Minimum qualifications for the position include a Doctorate in Counselor Education with an emphasis in school counseling or a closely related field, demonstration of excellence in teaching, research, and service (Associate Professor) or demonstration of potential for excellence in these areas (Assistant Professor).  ABD’s will be considered if the degree will be completed by August 15, 2013.  Level of appointment is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  

Preferred qualifications for the position include a doctoral degree from a CACREP accredited program; eligibility for licensure as a School Counselor in Mississippi; NCSC license; commitment to furthering the Division and University’s emphasis on excellence in the areas of research, teaching and service; and experience in a K-12 setting as a school counselor.

Responsibilities associated with the position include undergraduate and graduate teaching and advisement; practicum, internship and research supervision, and program planning activities.   The program is CACREP accredited and faculty work closely with area schools and community colleges.  Students in the program obtain a Master of Science degree with a concentration in School Counseling or a Specialist degree in Education with a School Counseling concentration.

 For inquiries about the review process, contact Dr. Darren Wozny at 601 484-0166 or by e-mail at dwozny@meridian.msstate or contact Dr. Julia Porter at 601 484-0184 or by e-mail at jporter@meridian.msstate.edu

Applicants must apply online at www.jobs.msstate.edu and complete the Personal Data Information Form. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; official transcripts; teaching evaluations (if available); three letters of recommendation and name, address and telephone number of five additional references, either online at the above site or via mail to:  

Suzanne Parker, Certification Info Specialist
Mississippi State University-Meridian
1000 Hwy 19 North
Meridian, MS  39307
Email: sparker@meridian.msstate.edu