The School of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU Carbondale) is seeking applications for one Assistant Professor positions. These are full-time, on-campus, nine-month, tenure-track positions within the Counseling and Rehabilitation Education (CARE) program. The anticipated start date is August 11, 2026.

This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/.

Due to the newly established $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions requesting consular processing outside of the U.S., Southern Illinois University is unable to provide H-1B sponsorship at this time for any prospective applicant who is outside of the U.S. and requires consular processing.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Examples of Duties

Teach graduate studies in clinical mental health and clinical rehabilitation counseling, in addition to specialty courses. This position may include practicum and internship supervision. Maintain a record of scholarly productivity by initiating research in a specialty area leading to publications in national peer-reviewed journals. Seek external funding in areas of special interest. Encourage and support student research, supervise students in clinical practicum and internship, and advise and mentor students. Provide service to the public and the constituencies of the School, College, and University. Participate in program assessment activities and duties as described in accreditation standards

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications:

1. have an earned doctoral degree in counselor education, preferably from a CACREP accredited program; or
2. have a related doctoral degree and have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013; or
3. have been employed as a full-time doctoral-level faculty member in a CORE-accredited master’s program prior to July 1, 2017; or
4. have graduated from a rehabilitation doctoral program prior to January 1, 2018. ABD applicants will be considered if all Ph.D. degree requirements are met by August 11, 2026.

Applicants must possess evidence of or the potential for scholarly research that leads to publications in nationally refereed journals.

All applicants must obtain state of Illinois professional counseling licensure within one year from date of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications: Applicants who are certified rehabilitation counselors, certified alcohol and drug counselors, or licensed professional counselors are preferred. Preference will be given to applicants with post-master’s experience in clinical mental health counseling, clinical rehabilitation counseling, substance use counseling, or a combination thereof; experience or interest in developing distance education through online/hybrid formats; and who have had prior university teaching experience.

Required Documents: Please submit a letter of application, CV, unofficial transcripts, proof of licensure. and three references.