Assistant Professor; CARE

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 an Assistant Professor position. This is a full‑time, on‑campus, nine‑month, tenure‑track role within the Counseling and Rehabilitation Education (CARE) program, with an anticipated start date of August 11, 2026.

Applicants will teach graduate studies in clinical mental health and clinical rehabilitation counseling, in addition to specialty courses. The position may include practicum and internship supervision, and will require the maintenance of a record of scholarly productivity through research that leads to publications in national peer‑reviewed journals. Responsibilities also include seeking external funding, encouraging and supporting student research, supervising students in practicum and internship, advising and mentoring students, providing service to the public and to the School, College, and University, and participating in program assessment activities as described in accreditation standards.

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 the date of appointment.

Applicants who are certified rehabilitation counselors, certified alcohol and drug counselors, or licensed professional counselors are preferred. Preference will be given to candidates 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 prior university teaching experience.

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

Reza Habib, rhabib