Assistant Professor of Counselor Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Job Description:

APPOINTMENT: August 20, 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Counselor Education Program invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track assistant professor position, with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The successful candidate will assume a range of responsibilities including: teaching graduate courses in the Counselor Education programs, providing clinical supervision and academic advising; participating in broad-based university, college, and departmental committee work and professional service; and conducting research and scholarly activity.

RANK & SALARY: Assistant Professor; tenure-track. 9-month appointment; $7242 per month.

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.


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Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program by date of appointment.
• An established professional identity as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor Educator through affiliation with relevant counseling associations;
• Evidence of successful teaching and communication skills in Counselor Education;
• Experience providing supervision to counselors-in-training;
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to evidence-based clinical mental health counseling practices;
• Post-master or doctoral degree experience as a professional counselor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Contribute to the connectivity between faculty, staff, and students in the professional environment
• Experience with CACREP standards and familiarity with the accreditation process
• Experience in hybrid and online instruction and development
• A demonstrated ability to actively collaborate and communicate with colleagues, local stakeholders, and within the profession
• A demonstrated interest in working with diverse populations and advocacy issues
• Identified research agenda and interest in working with research teams
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois. If not currently licensed, describe in detail the steps needed to be completed to obtain licensure, which is required for tenure.
• Interest in providing leadership as program CACREP liaison
• Interest in teaching courses in Research Methods and Assessment Techniques

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.



Additional Information:

THE DEPARTMENT: The Counselor Education Program, in the Department of Counselor Education, College Student Personnel, and Social Work offers a Master of Science in Education in Counseling with two options: Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling located on the WIU-Quad Cities campus. The Department offers a unique blend of courses designed to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to become a competent counseling professional. The counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Additionally, the School Counseling option is accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education. More information about the Counselor Education Program can be found at

THE UNIVERSITY:

About WIU

Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

WIU-Macomb, IL:

Western's traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in-between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities:

Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainment amenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and industries.

Academics

More than 61 undergraduate degree programs, 41 graduate programs, two doctoral programs and 16 post-baccalaureate certificate programs prepare students for a successful career after graduation.

Student Resources

More than 200 student organizations at Western provide social, academic, recreation, athletics, service, academic, and many other opportunities for students to grow and learn, develop leadership skills, and much more. Numerous concerts, lectures, films, dance performances, cultural events and more are presented and performed each year, along with numerous major theatrical and dance productions and studio shows, and a variety of service-oriented projects and activities, all in a diverse and inclusive campus environment.


WIU Intercollegiate Athletics
The University's athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 17 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's and women's varsity sports. All varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Ohio Valley Conference.



Application Instructions:

Complete applications include:

1) a letter of application

2) current curriculum vita or resume

3) copies of unofficial or official academic transcripts; official copies will be requested of selected candidate

4) the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references

Please upload the requested documents by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page at the following URL

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Screening will begin on January 12, 2026.


Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

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