Employment Opportunities

The following employment opportunities are currently available:

Teaching Assistant Professor or Teaching Associate Professor

The Department of Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs in the College of Education at Kansas State University (K-State) invites applications for a 9-month term (non-tenure track) position as teaching assistant professor or teaching associate professor of counselor education and supervision. The position offers the successful candidate an opportunity to collaborate with award-winning colleagues while teaching graduate courses and advising graduate students in both the M.S. in School Counseling and the Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision programs.

Qualifications, Expectations and Application Instructions

Minimum Qualifications:

Earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program by June 1, 2022, OR have a related doctoral degree and been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013.
Professional counseling experience (e.g., school counseling, clinical)
Successful counseling supervision experience
Potential for excellence in instruction and advising both on-campus and online
Ability to implement and integrate instructional technology in learning management systems
Successful experience working with and supporting diverse populations and pursuing equity and social justice
Membership and involvement in professional counseling organizations
Record of attendance at professional counseling conferences

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience as a school counselor
Ability to support school counseling as a comprehensive program (e.g., ASCA National Model)
Record of excellence in instruction and advising, both on-campus and online
National certified counselor, school counseling license, licensed professional counselor, and/or other counseling credentials
Knowledge or and/or experience with accreditation processes and procedures
Record of leadership in professional counseling organizations

Other Requirements:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

A cover letter describing how your educational background and professional experience meet the required and preferred qualifications for the position;
Your curriculum vitae;
Transcripts showing your highest degree earned (unofficial transcripts may be submitted; official transcripts will be required prior to an offer); and
Names and contact information of three references.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Review of applications will begin April 1, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Jessica Lane, Search Committee Chair, at jjj3636@ksu.edu

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.

Why Join Us:

The M.S. in School Counseling and Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision programs are CACREP and CAEP accredited, and the faculty are recognized for excellence in teaching, service, and research. For information about the Department of Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs, in which these programs are located, see https://coe.ksu.edu/academics/departments/special-education-counseling-student-affairs/index.html. The Department of Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs is one of three departments in the College of Education, which is dedicated to “Preparing educators to be knowledgeable, ethical, caring decision makers.”

K-State is a distinguished public, land-grant university renowned for the excellence of its faculty, students, staff, academic programs, research, and service. It is a three-campus system with the main campus located in Manhattan and the other campuses in Olathe and Salina. Online degree and certificate programs are offered through the K-State Global Campus. The University has an enrollment of more than 21,000 students, including 4,000 graduate students, and embraces diversity, encourages engagement, and is committed to the discovery of knowledge, the education of undergraduate and graduate students, and improvement in the quality of life and standard of living of those we serve. Manhattan is a community that provides access to a wide range of educational, cultural, medical, and recreational programs and facilities. The local economy is bolstered by K-State and its proximity to Fort Riley, a large U.S. Army installation. Surrounded by the beautiful Flint Hills and future home of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), Manhattan is located 50 miles west of the state capital of Topeka and 125 miles west of Kansas City.

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits

Graduate Assistant (GA) for Student Affairs

The Department of Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs in the College of Education is seeking a graduate student, from within the College of Education, to work as a Graduate Assistant (GA) for our student affairs graduate programs [M.S. in College Student Development (CSD) and Ph.D. in Student Affairs in Higher Education] for the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters.

Qualification, Expectations and Application Instructions

Responsibilities of this GA position may include but are not limited to:

Assisting with the Coordinated GA Recruitment process (with campus partners)
Leading the planning and implementation of new student orientations each semester
Assisting with other recruitment and retention efforts for the M.S. in CSD and Ph.D. in Student Affairs in Higher Education programs (e.g., informational sessions about the programs, social activities, professional development activities)
Assisting with the planning and implementation of the annual Chet Peters Lecture
Assisting with the activities of the Higher Education Student Association (HESA)
Assisting with data collection and data management for program review and revitalization purposes

The position is 0.50 FTE (20 hours per week), which means the GA will be eligible to participate in the Kansas Board of Regents GTA/GRA/GA health insurance plan. Additionally, the GA will receive the benefit of only paying the resident (rather than non-resident) K-State tuition rate along with a $1500 scholarship each semester that they work. The GA salary will be discussed with those who are seriously interested in being considered for the position. Any offer that will be made will be continent on the applicant’s ability to provide satisfactory documentation verifying their eligibility to work for K-State in the above-mentioned position; passing the required background check; meeting the requirement for being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (or obtaining an exemption from the university) prior to your agreed start date; and the completion of other paperwork required to finalize the employment process.

If interested, please send a copy of your resume/vita and a letter in which you share your interest in and ability to fulfill the above responsibilities to Dr. Christy Craft (Professor and Interim Department Chair) via email ccraft@ksu.edu.