About Job
Position Rank
Assistant Teaching Professor
Track
Non-Tenure Track
Position Title
Assistant Teaching Professor, Counseling & Human Services
Category
Full-Time Faculty
Position Number
F99590
Posting Number
F0000247
Location
Chicago
Open Date
10/30/2019
Close Date
Open Until Filled?
Yes
Job Type
Full-Time
Working Hours
Position Summary
The Counseling and Human Services program at Roosevelt University invites applications for a full-time, in-person, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor faculty position in our CACREP-accredited master’s degree program. We are seeking an energetic and self-aware candidate who shares our commitment preparing diverse, highly qualified, and socially conscious counseling professionals. The Counseling and Human Services Department offers program tracks in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. This position is located on our downtown Chicago campus with an anticipated start date of August 15, 2025.
The Programs and University:
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program and the School Counseling Program are both CACREP-accredited through 2030. Founded in 1945, Roosevelt University (www.roosevelt.edu) is a private, nonsectarian university with a main campus in downtown Chicago and a branch campus in Schaumburg, IL. With a rich history and progressive curricula featuring 116 degree programs, Roosevelt is committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and student support. Our award-winning faculty and dedicated staff take pride in pushing Roosevelt’s remarkably diverse students to the limits of achievement, inspiring the transformation of lives and communities through the principles of social justice.
Primary responsibilities include teaching six graduate counseling courses per year; advising students; collaboration with students, colleagues and community partners; supervise practicum and internship; contribute to curriculum development and accreditation data collection/documentation; implementation of an impactful service and research agenda; and participation in college activities, serve on program or college committees and perform related duties as assigned. Summer teaching is available if desired.
Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link: https://rooseveltu.touchpointsonline.com/
The salary range for this position is $65,000-71,000
Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or TitleIX@roosevelt.edu.
Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hrquestions@roosevelt.edu.
Primary responsibilities include teaching six graduate counseling courses per year; advising students; collaboration with students, colleagues and community partners; supervise practicum and internship; contribute to curriculum development and accreditation data collection/documentation; implementation of an impactful service and research agenda; and participation in college activities, serve on program or college committees and perform related duties as assigned. Summer teaching is available if desired.
Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link: https://rooseveltu.touchpointsonline.com/
The salary range for this position is $65,000-71,000
Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or TitleIX@roosevelt.edu.
Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hrquestions@roosevelt.edu.
Special Instructions Summary
Applicants must send the following materials for consideration:
- a cover letter that includes the candidate’s philosophy of teaching
- a diversity statement
- a research statement
- a curriculum vitae
- transcripts (copies are acceptable for screening); and
- the names and contact information for three references, at least one of which should be able to speak to the applicant’s teaching ability.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program, with a background in clinical mental health or school counseling at the time of appointment.
Applicants must also have a strong counselor educator identity, successful university teaching experience, excellent communication skills, and demonstrated service.
Applicants must also have a strong counselor educator identity, successful university teaching experience, excellent communication skills, and demonstrated service.
Years of Experience Required
1-2
Certification/Licensure Required
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP accredited program
- A background in clinical mental health counseling or school counseling at the time of appointment.
- Strong counselor educator identity,
- Successful university teaching experience,
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated service
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching in a range of CACREP core content areas
- Experience mentoring students within a cohort model, and/or experience with field placement coordination.
- Have at least two years of experience.
Equipment Operated
Basic office classroom equipment (desktop computer, laptop, overhead project, office copier).
Working Conditions
Normal climate-controlled office and classroom environment.
Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds).
Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds).
Priority Application Instructions
The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Departmental Contact Information
Professional Field



Patient Focus
Diagnoses
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Issues
Racism, Diversity, and Tolerance
Therapeutic Approach
Methodologies
ECT
Practice Specifics
Populations
Undergraduate/Graduate/Post Graduate
Racial Justice Allied
School
Settings
Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home
Forensic
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