Assistant Professor, School Counseling

Position Information Position Rank Assistant Professor Track Tenure Track Position Title Assistant Professor, School Counseling Category Full-Time Faculty Position Number Posting Number F0000223 Location Chicago Open Date 01 / 07 / 2025 Close Date Open Until Filled? Yes Job Type Full-Time Working Hours Position Summary The Counseling and Human Services program at Roosevelt University invites applications for one, full-time, in-person, tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position open for our school counseling track, in our CACREP accredited master’s degree program. We are seeking an energetic and self-aware candidate who shares our commitment to prepare diverse, highly qualified and socially conscious counseling professionals. The Counseling and Human Services Department offers program tracks in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. This position is located on our downtown Chicago campus with an anticipated start date of August 15, 2025.

The Programs and University :

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program and the School Counseling Program are both CACREP accredited through 2030.

Founded in 1945, Roosevelt University ( www.roosevelt.edu ) is a private, nonsectarian university with a main campus in downtown Chicago and a branch campus in Schaumburg, IL. With a rich history and progressive curricula featuring 116 degree programs, Roosevelt is committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and student support. Our award-winning faculty and dedicated staff take pride in pushing Roosevelt’s remarkably diverse students to the limits of achievement, inspiring the transformation of lives and communities through the principles of social justice.

Primary responsibilities include teaching six graduate counseling courses per year; advising students; collaboration with students, colleagues and community partners; supervise practicum and internship; contribute to curriculum development and accreditation data collection / documentation; implementation of an impactful service and research agenda; and participation in college activities, serve on program or college committees and perform related duties as assigned. Summer teaching is available if desired.

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants must send the following materials for consideration :

1) Cover letter that includes the candidate’s philosophy of teaching 2) Diversity statement

3) Research statement

4) Curriculum vitae

5) Transcripts (copies are acceptable for screening); and

6) The names and contact information for three references, at least one of which should be able to speak to the applicant’s teaching ability. Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link : https : / / rooseveltu.touchpointsonline.com / Title IX Contact Information : Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or TitleIX@roosevelt.edu.

Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hrquestions@roosevelt.edu . Special Instructions Summary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required A Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP accredited program, with a background in school counseling at the time of appointment. Applicants must also have a strong counselor educator identity, successful university teaching experience, record of scholarly work, excellent communication skills, and demonstrated service.

Years of Experience Required Certification / Licensure Required Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP accredited program
• A background in school counseling at the time of appointment.
• Strong counselor educator identity,
• Successful university teaching experience,
• Record of scholarly work
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated service

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Operated Working Conditions Normal working conditions. Priority Application Instructions Departmental Contact Information