Job Description:

Job no: 911458

Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff

Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Education

Department: Counseling, Educ Psych & Spec Educ 10014204

Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff

Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location: East Lansing

Categories: Education/Training, Fixed Term Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union, Remote-Friendly
Working/Functional Title

Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Professor Fixed Term

Position Summary

The College of Education at Michigan State University announces an open position in the Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies (ORDS) in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education. This position is a fixed-term appointment that will teach a one-semester-long course.

The U.S. News and World Report annual ranking of graduate programs consistently rates the MSU Rehabilitation Counseling programs (doctoral and master's levels) as one of the top programs in the nation. We are seeking colleagues to be part of our top-ranked programs who are committed to research, teaching, and practice that promote the enhanced quality of life of individuals with disabilities. We are interested in colleagues who share our vision for stewardship of the rehabilitation counseling profession. Applications are invited from individuals with a broad range of professional experiences and expertise including, but not limited to, rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation psychology, rehabilitation counselor education, or closely related disciplines.

MSU seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. Applicants who will add to the diversity of the program, department, college, and university are particularly encouraged to apply.

Duties:

Graduate teaching in all modes of delivery in both our CACREP-accredited master's rehabilitation counseling and doctoral rehabilitation counselor education programs

MSU's College of Education is known for its innovative Teacher Preparation Program and nationally ranked graduate programs. The college is committed to the AAU, land-grant mission of the university and this mission is carried out through many research and outreach programs. The East Lansing community and surrounding areas offer affordable housing, easy commutes, excellent schools, a nationally acclaimed performing arts center, and a wide variety of recreational opportunities.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Rehabilitation counseling

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should have an earned doctoral degree in rehabilitation counselor education, rehabilitation psychology, or a closely related discipline, or provide evidence that the doctoral degree will be completed prior to the start of the appointment.

Successful candidates must

(1) have a record of teaching graduate courses and/or providing clinical supervision, and

(2) at least two years of experience in the field of rehabilitation services working with individuals with disabilities.

Education requirements are as follows: Assistant Professor- Ph.D, Instructor-Master's, Ast. Instructor-B.A.

Desired Qualifications

(1) possession of teaching, and/or clinical skills and experience with diverse disability populations in the areas of disability and rehabilitation;

(2) ability in promoting diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive teaching, and clinical practices;

(3) providing quality mentoring and supervision at the graduate level.

Required Application Materials

Interested candidates should provide

• a letter of application,


• curriculum vitae, and


• the names of three references.

Special Instructions

We invite inquiries from potentially interested candidates to any of the search committee members:

Dr. Gloria Lee, Co-Chair of the Search Committee, Professor, leekalai@msu.edu

Dr. Connie Sung, Co-Chair of the Search Committee, Associate Professor, csung@msu.edu

Applications will be reviewed as needed.

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

EDUCATION.MSU.EDU/CEPSE/REHAB

Department Statement

Michigan State University's rehabilitation counseling graduate programs are ranked number one among rehabilitation counseling programs in the United States by the U.S. News & World Report. This unique, specialized program prepares counselors to have the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to collaborate in a professional relationship with people who have disabilities. Our program maintains a distinguished history of graduates becoming leaders in the field at the state, national and international levels.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Nov 10, 2023 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: Nov 10, 2025 Eastern Standard Time

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