Assistant Teaching Professor, Counseling & Human Services

Position Rank

Assistant Teaching Professor

Track

Tenure Track

Position Title

Assistant Teaching Professor, Counseling & Human Services

Category

Full-Time Faculty

Position Number

F99590

Posting Number

F0000257

Location

Chicago

Open Date

11/21/2025

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, 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 to 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, 2026.



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 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; collaborating with students, colleagues, and community partners; supervising practicum and internship; contributing to curriculum development and accreditation data collection/documentation; implementation of an impactful service and research agenda; and participation in college activities, serving on program or college committees, and performing 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:



The salary range for this position is $67,000-$75,000



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 [email protected].


Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email [email protected] .

Special Instructions Summary

Applicants must send the following materials for consideration:

1) Cover letter that includes the candidate’s philosophy of teaching

2) Diversity statement
3) Research statement
4) Curriculum vitae
5) Transcripts (copies are acceptable for screening); and
6) 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.

Years of Experience Required

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).

Priority Application Instructions

The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Departmental Contact Information