Position Summary: The School of Health Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU Carbondale) is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Practice position within the School of Health Sciences for the Counseling and Rehabilitation Education (CARE) graduate program. Specializations in: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, and Addictions Counseling. Position(s) begin on or after August 12, 2025. The intent of this announcement is to identify a pool of non-tenure-track faculty for the CARE program. These are variable-time, term, non-tenure-track positions that are contingent on available funding and enrollment. Instructional opportunities and significant service roles in grants and program administration are also options for assignment. Reappointment is possible based on performance, programmatic need and budget availability.

This position is a variable appointment, with salary calculated based on FTE percentage of appointment. The target full-time salary offer is $54,000.00. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/

Examples of Duties:

1. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success.

2. Teaches hybrid, synchronous and asynchronous online courses, and/or in person courses depending on scheduling.

3. To participate in and complete course assessment activities (as CACREP requires) as applicable for the courses taught in the CARE program.

4. To engage in other duties as assigned by the Director of the School of Health Sciences.

5. Possibility of become a Program Coordinator or Director.

6. Possibility of coordinating a grant in counseling and addictions.

Contact: Valerie Boyer, valboyer@siu.edu

Deadline to Apply: 07/15/25

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. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.

SIU Carbondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status.

Please use the following link to apply: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/siu/jobs/4988275/assistant-lecturer-assistant-professor-of-practice-care-pool-search

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in counselor education, rehabilitation education, addictions counseling and/or other related behavioral health studies. For individuals holding a Master's degree, the appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Lecturer. For individuals holding a Doctoral degree, the appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice.
• Licensure and certification (LCPC, and/or CRCC, and/or CADC) is required to teach graduate level courses and to supervise graduate level clinical experiences.
• Experience with, or the knowledge and ability to create, capture and deliver high quality learning content using online learning management systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in teaching and clinical supervision is preferred.
• Experience in individual and group counseling methods is preferred.
• Experience in managing digital platforms.
• Experience and knowledge of CACREP standards and assessments process.

Required Documents: Letter of application, CV, transcripts, and three references.