(TENURE-TRACK, ASSISTANT-LEVEL) Marital, Couple & Family Counseling

(TENURE-TRACK, ASSISTANT-LEVEL) Marital, Couple & Family Counseling:

Teach courses in the specialization curriculum as well as the counseling core such as family dynamics, couples counseling, sexual dysfunction and family violence, career counseling, appraisal techniques in counseling, practicum, and internship in CACREP-accredited, Master’s- level degree program. Responsible for co-coordination of the marital, couple and family counseling area of study. Provide clinical supervision, serve as academic adviser, and supervise comprehensive examination closure protocols.

Requirements include a doctoral degree in Counselor Education from a CACREP-approved program by date of appointment. Professional identity as a Counselor Educator, affiliation with relevant professional counseling associations (ACA, ACES) and experience with CACREP accreditation strongly preferred. Licensure as an LPC or LCPC and an LMFT are required within one year of date of appointment. Experience in marital, couple and family counseling from a family systems theory perspective is required. University-level teaching experience and work with diverse populations are preferred. The University emphasizes teaching and expects ongoing scholarly and university service activities. Benefits are competitive. Position begins August 16, 2014.

Applicants should send letter of interest, curriculum vita, transcripts, evidence of teaching skill, teaching philosophy and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Bill Abler, Search Committee Chair, Department of Human Development Counseling, BRK 332, One University Plaza, University of Illinois Springfield, Springfield, IL 62703-5407. The Search Committee will begin formal review of applications on December 4, 2013. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Persons with disabilities, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.