Assistant Professor (CARE)
Salary
$7,500.00 - $8,000.00 Monthly
Location
Carbondale, Illinois
Job Type
Faculty
Job Number
2600338
Department
School of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences-SIUC
Opening Date
06/18/2026
Closing Date
7/20/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA:
Exempt
Security/Safety Sensitive:
NA
FTE
1.0
Description
The School of Psychological and Behavioral Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU Carbondale) is seeking applications for one Assistant Professor positions. These are full-time, on-campus, nine-month, tenure-track positions within the Counseling and Rehabilitation Education (CARE) program. The anticipated start date is August 11, 2026.
This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/.
Due to the newly established $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions requesting consular processing outside of the U.S., Southern Illinois University is unable to provide H-1B sponsorship at this time for any prospective applicant who is outside of the U.S. and requires consular processing.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Examples of Duties
Teach graduate studies in clinical mental health and clinical rehabilitation counseling, in addition to specialty courses. This position may include practicum and internship supervision. Maintain a record of scholarly productivity by initiating research in a specialty area leading to publications in national peer-reviewed journals. Seek external funding in areas of special interest. Encourage and support student research, supervise students in clinical practicum and internship, and advise and mentor students. Provide service to the public and the constituencies of the School, College, and University. Participate in program assessment activities and duties as described in accreditation standards
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications:
Applicants must possess evidence of or the potential for scholarly research that leads to publications in nationally refereed journals.
All applicants must obtain state of Illinois professional counseling licensure within one year from date of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications: Applicants who are certified rehabilitation counselors, certified alcohol and drug counselors, or licensed professional counselors are preferred. Preference will be given to applicants with post-master's experience in clinical mental health counseling, clinical rehabilitation counseling, substance use counseling, or a combination thereof; experience or interest in developing distance education through online/hybrid formats; and who have had prior university teaching experience.
Required Documents: Please submit a letter of application, CV, unofficial transcripts, proof of licensure. and three references.
Contact: Reza Habib, rhabib@siu.edu
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.
The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
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: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, and Employee Assistance Program.
SIUC also provides extensive tuition benefits for its employees and their families such as: tuition waiver/application fee waiver for the employee and their dependents, a Legacy tuition rate for children of SIU Alumni, and Civil Service Employee Counsel (CSEC) Education Assistance Program (EAP).
For more information please visit: https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/
Employer Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Address 900 S. Normal Ave
Carbondale, Illinois, 62901
Website https://siu.edu/