Assistant Professor – Tenure Track

Northeastern Illinois University’s Department of Counselor Education is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member to join the Couple and Family Counseling program in the Department of Counselor Education. The ideal candidate will share the university’s commitment to educating a racially, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse student population. Furthermore, the candidate will be committed to reflective, collaborative, and transformative practice.

Responsibilities:

• Teach graduate courses in the Couple and Family Counseling program, as well as across the graduate counseling curriculum.
• Provide clinical supervision to Couple and Family Counseling students at NEIU’s on-site counseling clinic.
• Advise Couple and Family Counseling students.
• Contribute to assessment, evaluation, and accreditation of Counselor Education programs.
• Engage in on-going scholarly activity and disseminate research findings via presentations and publications.
• Participate in Department, College, and University activities.
• Participate in professional activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctoral degree from a CACREP-accredited, or COAMFTE-accredited Couple/Marriage/Medical Family Therapy program (ABD will be considered).
• Established Counselor Educator identity.
• Professional LCPC/LMFT licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Illinois.
• Evidence of research and scholarship productivity.
• Previous Couple and Family and Clinical Mental Health counseling experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Acquired LCPC or LMFT licensure in the state of Illinois.
• Completion of a Certificate in Couple and Family Counseling if not having graduated from a CFC program.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and ability to teach across core counseling courses.
• Experience providing clinical supervision in an academic setting.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse individuals in teaching, counseling, and supervision.
• Membership and involvement in professional organizations such as ACA, AAMFT, or ACES.
• Experience advising graduate students.
• Knowledge of CACREP-accreditation process.

Deadline: Screening will begin immediately and will end when the position is filled.

This position requires a background check.

Salary Range:

$65,000 - $68,000

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Benefits:

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit our Employee Benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

Transcripts:

Copies of unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts for all earned degrees will be required of candidates selected for final interviews.

Application: Please send a letter of application, CV, graduate transcripts, any relevant teaching evaluations, and the names of three references (including telephone numbers and e-mail) to: Dr. Shedeh Tavakoli, email: S Tavakoli@neiu.edu.

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals. Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.