The College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences at Purdue University Northwest announces an exciting opportunity to apply for one of two Visiting Faculty positions in our CACREP Accredited Master of Science in Education, Mental Health Counseling Program to start August 2024. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses, participate in program governance as a core faculty member, provide supervision for graduate student therapists, and have the opportunity to collaborate on research or develop new projects. The initial contract term is for one academic year with potential for renewal. This is a full-time position that comes with benefits appropriate to the position.

The successful candidate will serve as a core faculty member for the 2024-2025 Academic Year (meeting CACREP faculty eligibility requirements) in our in-person accredited program. Standard expectations of the position include that the incumbent will: (a) teach graduate level courses within the counseling program; (b) cultivate and maintain relationships with supervisors in community mental health agencies and schools through providing supervision and clinical oversight for students in internships; (c) participate in program governance (e.g. work collaboratively on accreditation and program improvement efforts); (d) collaborate with faculty within and outside of the School of Education and Counseling on scholarly activities; and (e) participate in beneficial service to the school, college, university, community, and profession. Of particular interest are candidates who would be excited, willing, and/or able to teach courses such as Counseling Children & Adolescents, Counseling and Psychopathology, Crisis Intervention, Human Growth & Development, Research, Addictions, or Counseling Theory.

• Doctoral Degree from a CACREP Accredited Counselor Education and Supervision Program – ABD or Doctoral Internship years are encouraged to apply as well
• Training and ability to provide supervision for Master’s Level Counseling Students in either Community Mental Health Counseling, Addictions Counseling, or School Counseling
• Evidence and commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, students and clients from diverse backgrounds
• Licensure (at Associate or Full Level) in Indiana and Illinois, or eligibility, by start date
• Experience for teaching in a university setting, preferably at the graduate level

Purdue University Northwest (PNW), a premier metropolitan university located in Northwest Indiana, is dedicated to empowering transformational change in its students on its two campuses in Hammond and Westville, Indiana. Part of the Purdue University system and offering more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, PNW is committed to academic excellence, supports growth, and celebrates diversity. PNW’s colleges, schools and centers are distinguished through prestigious accreditations, national recognitions, and competitive rankings.

PNW’s Hammond campus is located only 30 miles from Chicago with the Westville branch campus just 15 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park. Fostering a university community full of contrasts—urban and rural, industrial and natural, with a well-established history and forward-thinking mindset—PNW’s two campuses serve its students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college to make the most of this rich range of resources. Moreover, PNW has been designated as a Hispanic-serving public institution dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and under-served student population.

The College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences serves over 1,400 undergraduate students and 170 graduate students across a wide range of programs. Departments and Schools within the college include:

• Behavioral Sciences
• Communication and Creative Arts
• English and World Languages
• History, Philosophy, Politics and Economics
• Psychology
• School of Education & Counseling

The College houses the Community Counseling Center that provides quality affordable mental health services and the Institute for Social and Policy Research, which uses social science and policy analysis methods to find solutions to educational, social, and health-related challenges facing the citizens of Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan region. The college is also home to the Willie T. Donald Exoneration Advisory Coalition to support those who have been wrongfully convicted in the state of Indiana.

The School of Education and Counseling programs are accredited by the State of Indiana, and nationally accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The Counseling Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling programs are accredited through the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). We offer a Master's in Education with a Human Services option as well as an Indiana Counselors Association on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ICAADA) approved certificate in addiction counseling.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, submit a cover letter, CV, contact information for three references. In the cover letter, please include your teaching philosophy. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will remain confidential; references will not be contacted without notice. Position inquiries may be addressed to Chris Belous, PhD – Search chair at ckb@pnw.edu.

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Purdue University Northwest is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.