Assistant Professor; CARE

Assistant Professor Positions

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.

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

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.

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

• have an earned doctoral degree in counselor education, preferably from a CACREP accredited program; or
• 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
• have been employed as a full-time doctoral-level faculty member in a CORE-accredited master's program prior to July 1, 2017; or
• 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.

Contact: Reza Habib, rhabib

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region.

While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation.

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