Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor of Counselor Education

Job Summary

The College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences at Purdue University Northwest announces an exciting opportunity to apply for an Associate Professor or Professor faculty position in our CACREP Accredited Master of Science in Education – Counselor Education Program to start August 2025. The successful candidates 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. This is a full-time position that comes with a generous benefit package; Salary is commensurate with rank and experience. More information about our university, school, and program can be found on our website or by contacting the search chair.

Position Responsibilities and Description

The successful candidate will serve as a core faculty member (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 on internship; (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 take on leadership roles in the program – specifically Program Coordination, or Clinical Training oversight.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree from a CACREP Accredited Counselor Education and Supervision Program – ABD will be considered if degree in hand by start date
  
  
• 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
  
  

College Profile

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.

School of Education and Counseling Profile

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 several graduate certificates in addition to our CACREP Accredited Programs, including an Expressive Arts Counseling Certificate, and Indiana Counselors Association on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ICAADA) approved certificates in Addiction Counseling, and a new certificate program just launched in Medically Assisted Recovery.

How to Apply

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, applicants should submit the following:

• Cover letter specifically addressing required experience, teaching philosophy, research trajectory and plans, and qualifications
  
  
• Curriculum vitae
  
  
• At least one representative publication of scholarly work
  
  
• List of at least three professional references
  
  

All inquiries, nominations, and applications will remain confidential; references will not be contacted without notice. Position inquiries may be addressed to Chris Belous, Search Committee Chair- ckb@pnw.edu

Employment is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

FLSA Status
Exempt