POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant Professor (Counselor Education)
Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education

Position Description : Assistant Professor position specializing in Counselor Education

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct instruction to MSED and PhD students in counselor education with an emphasis on marriage, couples, and family counseling. The assignment will include course instruction, supervision of practicum, and supervision of student research.
• Advise graduate students in counselor education and serve on MS and PhD degree committees.
• Maintain a record of scholarly productivity by initiating research leading to publication in national peer-reviewed journals.
• Seek and secure external funds to sponsor research, training, and service activities.
• Participate in professional associations and activities to enhance professional development of counselors at the local, state, and national levels.
• Serve the public and constituencies of the department, college, and university as approved/assigned.

Requirements of Candidates:

• The Assistant Professor rank requires the completed doctorate in Counselor Education or a closely related field and potential for scholarly research that leads to publication in nationally refereed journals. Applicants who have completed all requirements except the dissertation will be considered. If official evidence of completion of the earned doctorate requirements is not received by August 15, 2010, the position offered will be a term appointment at the rank of Instructor at a lower salary.
• Preference will be given to applicants from CACREP-accredited programs with: (a) post-master's experience in marriage, couples, and family counseling, (b) clinical experience and ability to contribute to other specialty areas within the program, (c) demonstrated awareness of issues affecting diverse populations, and (c) membership in ACA or its affiliated organizations.
• Preference will be given candidates who have had prior university teaching experience at either the undergraduate or graduate level or both.
• Preference will be given to candidates who can provide evidence of successful peer-reviewed scholarship and have either had the experience or can demonstrate the potential for developing extramural funding for research projects.
• Illinois state law requires oral proficiency in the English language.

Appointment and Salary: This is a continuing tenure-track appointment. Appointment is on a nine-month academic year basis. An additional summer appointment may be possible contingent upon funding and student demand. Salary is commensurate with experience and background. Progress in rank and salary will require demonstrations of productivity in research, publication, teaching, and service.

Effective Date of Employment: August 16, 2010

Application Deadline: December 11, 2009, or until filled.

Application Procedure: Application must include (1) letter of application; (2) a curriculum vita; (3) a transcript of highest degree earned; (4) evidence of teaching skills; (5) copies of scholarly works/publications; and (6) three current letters of professional reference. Address application materials to:
 

Dr. Lyle J. White, Chair
Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education
Wham 223 / Mail Code 4618
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
625 Wham Drive
Carbondale, Illinois 62901
email: lwhite@siu.edu
web address: http://www.epse.siuc.edu/

SIUC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that strives to enhance its
ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a
diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and
will receive consideration.