Assistant/Associate Professor of Counseling

Overview

THE OPPORTUNITY

Who We Are:

For 140 years, National Louis University has been driven by one core belief: education changes lives. Since our founding, we've stayed grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity, and we've never wavered from the idea that education is the greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community built on continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to serving those we teach. Through education, we empower change and build stronger, healthier communities. Our hard-working team runs on collaboration and mutual respect, for one another and for every student we serve.

What You Will Do:

The College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences at National Louis University is pleased to announce its search for a Full-Time Faculty member with expertise in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling to join our collaborative team of diverse faculty in this robust, growing CACREP-accredited Master of Science in Counseling Program. The program offers advanced graduate training in the fields of Clinical Mental Health, School Counseling and Addictions. School counselors and individuals with a certification in addictions are encouraged to apply.

As a part of our dynamic team of Faculty practitioners, the responsibilities for this position include teaching, scholarship, and service. Teaching expectations will cover a variety of courses within our CACREP Core content areas including courses in counseling theory and techniques, assessment and diagnosis, and internship/practicum/supervision, with some specialized courses in School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Faculty also engage in student advising and mentorship, program-level development and assessment crucial for maintaining CACREP accreditation, and college/university committee work. The successful candidates will exemplify skill in working competently with students and faculty representing a broad range of cultures and identities.

Applicants must be Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC) in the State of Illinois or eligible to obtain their LCPC within 12 months of hire OR Licensed Professional Educators with PEL-School Counseling Endorsement or eligible to obtain the PEL within 12 months of hire. Members of underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is a Full-Time Open Rank (commensurate with experience) 10-Month faculty position and based out of the Wheeling campus.

Essential Responsibilities

• Bringing your years of real-world experience to engage our students in core counseling courses (both didactic and clinical, including supervision of practicum/internship) for Masters students;
• Maintain active membership and involvement with appropriate professional organizations;
• Advise and mentor students to guide them through the rigors of this work
• Engage in university service and professional/scholarly activities

Qualifications

Candidate review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:

• Earned research or practitioner doctoral degree (PhD or EdD) in Counselor Education & Supervision required (preferably from a CACREP-accredited program);
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois OR Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Counselor endorsement in Illinois. Candidates who hold both PEL and LCPC credentials are especially encouraged to apply;
• Commitment to experientially based education;
• Ability to contribute to and work collaboratively as part of a diverse faculty and with a student body representing a broad range of cultures and identities.
• Knowledge and experience using technology in teaching

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to teach in two or more of the eight (8) CACREP areas;
• Experience working as a clinical or school counselor;
• Teaching experience in the field of counseling;
• Experience in CACREP re-accreditation process and/or CACREP accredited program administration.

About NLU

National Louis University (NLU) is looking to honor its past while defining a bold new future as a contemporary, comprehensive university that prepares diverse students for sustained professional success with a deep commitment to Access, Excellence, Innovation and Equity. We are a pioneering community that uses innovation to improve outcomes. NLU questions the status quo and strives to adapt and evolve with the changing needs of its students. We are a community that cares about each other and our students and we work collaboratively, tirelessly and quickly to advance change in the service of students. We have a long venerable history, but we are not typical. We seek to solve intractable social issues through education; we believe we have not succeeded until graduates achieve sustainable career related employment; and we foster a culture that promotes failing fast so that we may constantly improve our work.

Founded in 1886, National Louis University is a private not-for-profit university offering over 70 programs from short-term certificate through the doctoral level across its five colleges. The University serves over 10,000 students per year and has experienced unprecedented growth over the last several years. Most students are from Illinois, but the University also attracts students from throughout the U.S. and from around the world who take advantage of campus based, blended and online programming.

NLU is located in the center of Chicago’s downtown loop, across the street from the Art Institute, in an area which has been recognized as America’s largest campus with over 25 institutions and 50,000 students attending a college across the city. In addition, the University has two suburban locations and a Florida regional campus.

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued.  We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

Compensation and Benefits

At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full-time faculty benefits can be found here.

NLU Faculty salaries are based on rank within each college.  The ranges for each rank for the College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences are listed below:

2026 CPBS 10-Month Faculty Salary Ranges.

Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.  Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law, including but not limited to: budgetary considerations, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, current/previous faculty rank, market considerations, tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees), and internal equity.

Application Instructions

Please include the following with your application:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)

Optional Additional Attachments:

• Teaching Philosophy
• Sample Syllabus
• Additional Licenses/Certifications
• Course Evaluations
• Letters of Recommendation

Please note: Upon hire, official transcripts are required and must be sent from the institution(s) directly to the HR Department