Lecturer - Counseling Program (Clinical Mental Health Counseling)

Description

The Division of Psychology and Counseling at Governors State University in University Park, IL, United States, invites candidates to apply for an on-campus Lecturer position in our CACREP accredited Counseling program. This position will begin mid-August 2026. This is a full-time, twelve-month teaching position with typically three courses each term (Fall, Spring, and Summer) for a total of 27 credits a year. There is additional compensation for teaching more credits. This is a continuing position as long as all retention criteria are met each year.

The faculty member may be assigned to teach courses on campus and occasionally online in the Master of Arts program and the doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision (CES) program. This position is for the specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The Master of Arts in Counseling program offers three sequences, which include Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC); Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling (MCFC); or School Counseling (SC). The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has approved the School Counseling sequence leading to the Educator License with an endorsement in School Counseling. The CES program prepares counselors for opportunities in the fields of higher education and advanced clinical practice in professional counseling and supervision.

Governors State University (GovState) was founded in 1969, originally as an upper-division institution with a primary focus of serving community college graduates pursuing baccalaureate degrees. During the five intervening decades, GovState has grown to become the only regional, public, comprehensive university in Chicago’s south suburban area, serving approximately 4,600 students annually in 85 different bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs. GovState features a highly diverse faculty and staff of roughly 1,000 employees that reflect the students and community we serve. GovState provides accessible, high value undergraduate and graduate education to culturally and economically diverse students from across the region and around the world. From its mission statement, Governors State University is committed to offering an exceptional and accessible education that prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in a global society.

GovState is an expert at guiding freshman and transfer students to discover the right degree program to excite their interests. The university’s extensive list of graduate programs prepares students in a variety of fields for the next level of academic achievement. The GovState experience includes a comprehensive student life, both on and off campus, with on-campus housing; club sports and recreation; civic engagement; international student services; more than 70 student clubs and organizations; the world-renowned Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park sculpture park, the Center for Performing Arts and much more. Set amongst 750 acres of prairie, GovState is located 40 miles south of Chicago, and is proud to offer the lowest tuition of any four-year, public university in Illinois. The university faculty, administration and staff are committed to providing a quality education, embracing diversity, and serving students with excellence.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Minimum Qualifications

1. Earned doctoral degree in counseling (preferably a CACREP-accredited program) or earned 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.
2. Ability to teach on-campus and online courses in counseling at the Masters and Doctoral levels.
3. Ability to supervise master’s and doctoral students
4. Ability to lead doctoral dissertations
5. Ability and willingness to meet the requirements to be a core faculty member in a CACREP-accredited program:
   Core counselor education faculty participate in professional activities, scholarly activities, and service to the profession. All core counselor education faculty must identify with the counseling profession through each of the following:
   1. have sustained memberships in professional counseling organizations;
   2. relevant professional counseling credentials; and
   3. show evidence of sustained professional engagement through at least two of the following:
   a) professional development and renewal activities related to counseling,
   b) professional service and advocacy in counseling,
   c) ongoing counseling practice, or
   d) research and scholarly activity in commensurate with their faculty role

Preferred Qualifications

1. LCPC in Illinois or eligible for an LPC/LCPC in Illinois
2. Two or more years of clinical experience
3. Teaching experience in higher education
4. Interest in coordinating the masters or doctoral program in the future

Application Details

Position Commencing in August 2026 – Open until Filled, for priority consideration, please submit complete application by April 10, 2026
Complete applications include the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• CV or Resume
• Transcripts
• List of Three Professional References with current contact information.

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