Assistant Professor of Counselor Education

Purdue University Northwest

Job Description

Req Id: 39861
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Counselor Education
City: Hammond and Westville

Job Summary

The College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences at Purdue University Northwest announces an exciting opportunity to apply for a tenure-track Assistant Faculty position in our CACREP Accredited Master of Science in Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling Programs to start August 2026. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses, participate in program governance as a core faculty member, provide supervision for graduate student counselors, and have the opportunity to collaborate on research or develop new projects.

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:

• Teach graduate level courses within the counseling program;
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with supervisors in community mental health agencies and schools through providing supervision and clinical oversight for students in internships;
• Participate in program governance (e.g. work collaboratively on accreditation and program improvement efforts);
• Collaborate with faculty within and outside of the School of Education and Counseling on scholarly activities; and
• 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 Human Growth & Development, Research, Assessment, or Practicum.

Qualifications / Requirements

The School of Education and Counseling is seeking applicants who have earned a doctoral degree in counselor education, from a CACREP-accredited program. Applicants must be licensed, or license-eligible within one year of employment, as a clinical mental health or school counselor in Indiana.

• Doctoral degree from a CACREP Accredited Counselor Education and Supervision Program
• Licensure in Indiana and Illinois, or eligibility, by start date (or within one year of start date)
• Minimum two years of experience providing counseling services
• Training and ability to provide supervision for Master’s level counseling students in either Community Mental Health Counseling, or School Counseling
• Evidence of ability to conduct scholarly activity in counseling, counseling education, and/or school counseling

University Profile

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 60 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.

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.

School of Education and Counseling Profile

The School of Education and Education 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).

How to Apply

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, submit a cover letter, CV, and 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 Counseling Coordinator and Search Chair Shawn Patrick, Ed.D. at sjpatric@purdue.edu.

Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check.

Additional Information

FLSA Status: Exempt
Posting Start Date: 12/2/25

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