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-----Original Message-----
From: Kimberly Hall [mailto:KHall at COLLED.MSSTATE.EDU]
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 03:59 PM
To: ASGWALL at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU
Subject: Position at MSU

Mississippi State University (MSU) is seeking an assistant or associate professor for the community counseling program. 
MSU is a comprehensive, doctoral-degree-granting university offering to a diverse and capable student body a wide range of opportunities and challenges for learning and growth; to the world of knowledge, vigorous and expanding contributions in research, discovery, and application; and to the State and its people in every region, a variety of expert services. MSU is designated as a Doctoral/Extensive institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. It is representative of the American Land-Grant tradition and distinctive in its own character and spirit, born of its Mississippi heritage and the vision and loyal perseverance of those who have labored in its development. 
The Starkville community offers a unique blend of old Southern charm and 21st century technology. Our assorted citizenry boasts not only native southerners, but "new southerners" from across the nation, university students, and a diverse international population. As a Mississippi Certified Retirement Community, Starkville also attracts many retirees searching for a balance of small town security and big city opportunity. 

If you are interested in working at Mississippi State, or know anyone who is, please read/forward the announcement below:



Position: The Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology at Mississippi State University seeks a highly qualified assistant/associate professor with a balanced dedication to research, teaching, and service in the area of community/clinical mental health counseling. The individual selected will serve a nine-month, tenure-track appointment beginning fall semester 2009 and will teach community/clinical mental health courses as well as courses in the CACREP core areas. Part-time summer teaching is contingent on student demand and funding.

The Program: The department offers M.S., Ed.S., and Ph.D. degrees in counseling. Programs in community, college, school, and student affairs are accredited by CACREP. The M.S. in rehabilitation counseling is accredited by CORE. 

Qualifications: The candidate should have experience as a community/clinical mental health counselor with potential for research and a commitment to excellence in teaching. The candidate should hold a doctorate in counseling or counselor education from a CACREP accredited program. ABD’s will be considered with the expectation their degree is awarded by start of employment. For an appointment at the Associate level, evidence of excellence in scholarly achievement (e.g., research, publications, and presentations); and demonstrated potential for leadership in community/clinical mental health counseling also is necessary. Candidates should meet the qualifications for licensure as a Professional Counselor and Board Qualified Supervisor in Mississippi. 

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: (1) teaching courses in CACREP core and counseling specialty areas; (2) providing clinical supervision to master’s and doctoral level students; (3) producing a focused line of research leading to publications in refereed journals and to extramural funding; (4) serving on doctoral committees and advising/mentoring students; (5) working with faculty in the Counseling Program and with those entities affiliated with the program; and (6) participating actively in professional organizations and university committees. 

The University: Mississippi State University is a comprehensive, doctoral-degree-granting university offering to a diverse and capable student body a wide range of opportunities and challenges for learning and growth; to the world of knowledge, vigorous and expanding contributions in research, discovery, and application; and to the State and its people in every region, a variety of expert services. Mississippi State University is designated as a Doctoral/Extensive institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Mississippi State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees. 

Application Procedure: Send a cover letter explaining professional education, experience, and suitability for the position; curriculum vitae; unofficial transcript(s); samples of publications; and names and full contact information for three (3) references, who will be contacted only with permission of the candidate. References will not be contacted until advanced stages of screening, and candidates will receive prior notification. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged. Review of materials will begin on November 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. MSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university. Applications by persons from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged. Confidential phone inquiries are welcomed. All correspondence will be held in confidence and should be mailed or emailed to:

Carl J. Sheperis Ph.D., NCC, LPC, ACS
Associate Professor
Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology
Box 9727
MSU, MS 39762
Phone: 662-325-9840
Email: cs12 at msstate.edu







Kimberly Hall, PhD, LPC, NCSC, ACS
School Counseling Program Coordinator
Assistant Professor

Dept of Counseling & Ed Psy
Box 9727
MS State, MS 39762

662-325-7116 Phone
662-325-3263 Fax

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