Assistant/Associate Professor of Counseling

National Louis University•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences at National Louis University is seeking a Full-Time Faculty member for its CACREP-accredited Master of Science in Counseling Program. This program offers advanced graduate training in Clinical Mental Health, School Counseling, and Addictions. The role involves teaching, scholarship, and service, including teaching core counseling courses, supervising practicum/internship, student advising, program development, assessment, and university committee work. The successful candidate will demonstrate skill in working with a diverse student and faculty population. Applicants must be Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC) in Illinois or eligible within 12 months of hire, or hold a Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Counseling Endorsement or be eligible within 12 months of hire. Members of underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a Full-Time, Open Rank (commensurate with experience), 10-Month faculty position based at the Chicago campus.

Requirements

Earned research or practitioner doctoral degree (PhD or EdD) in Counselor Education & Supervision required (preferably from a CACREP-accredited program)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois OR Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Counselor endorsement in Illinois. Candidates who hold both PEL and LCPC credentials are especially encouraged to apply.
Commitment to experientially based education
Ability to contribute to and work collaboratively as part of a diverse faculty and with a student body representing a broad range of cultures and identities.
Knowledge and experience using technology in teaching
Applicants must be Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC) in the State of Illinois or eligible to obtain their LCPC within 12 months of hire OR Licensed Professional Educators with PEL-School Counseling Endorsement or eligible to obtain the PEL within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Ability to teach in two or more of the eight (8) CACREP areas
Experience working as a clinical or school counselor
Teaching experience in the field of counseling
Experience in CACREP re-accreditation process and/or CACREP accredited program administration.
School counselors and individuals with a certification in addictions are encouraged to apply.
Members of underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Bringing years of real-world experience to engage students in core counseling courses (both didactic and clinical, including supervision of practicum/internship) for Masters students
Maintain active membership and involvement with appropriate professional organizations
Advise and mentor students to guide them through the rigors of this work
Engage in university service and professional/scholarly activities
Teaching expectations will cover a variety of courses within our CACREP Core content areas including courses in counseling theory and techniques, assessment and diagnosis, and internship/practicum/supervision, with some specialized courses in School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Faculty also engage in student advising and mentorship, program-level development and assessment crucial for maintaining CACREP accreditation, and college/university committee work.
The successful candidates will exemplify skill in working competently with students and faculty representing a broad range of cultures and identities.