University Lecturer, Psychology and Counseling

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 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, Gov State 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. Gov State features a highly diverse faculty and staff of roughly 1,000 employees that reflect the students and community we serve.

Gov State 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.

Gov State 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 Gov State 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; the Center for Performing Arts and much more. Set amongst 750 acres of prairie, Gov State 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.