Require Counselor Education Faculty in Chicago, IL

Job title: Counselor Education Faculty
Company: Concordia University Chicago
Job description: Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for a full-time core faculty position for the graduate Counseling Education Program in the Division of Social Sciences and Human Services, located in River Forest, IL. This position coordinates with the departmental leadership in monitoring course learning objectives, interacting with students and adjuncts, pursuing the maintenance of accreditation standards, and providing direct instructions to students in courses and practicum/internships.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Assists students in practicum and internship courses in coordination with K-12 schools and/or community agencies in order to ensure a solid growth experience
• Provides instruction, both face to face and on-line, to graduate students involved in the graduate Counselor Education program
• Tracks student learning outcomes in compliance with accreditation standards
• Participates in University wide committees and activities to further the mission of CUC
• Candidates must support and be committed to the

of Concordia University Chicago, a university of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Skill Sets:

• Strong administrative skills, including related computer and technology skills
• Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills across institutional units with faculty, staff, and senior leaders
• Enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran higher education and Concordia University Chicago
• A record of successful teaching, scholarship, and service at the program or university level
• The ability to challenge, motivate and encourage students to high levels of academic and personal success

Minimum Experience Required:

• 2-4 years' experience in a K-12 academic environment as a school counselor or clinical mental health counselor

Education Requirements:

• Doctoral degree from an accredited CACREP program in counselor education required
• Undergraduate certification or colloquy completion as a professional church worker in the LCMS is preferred

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting range and faculty rank is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience. Concordia University Chicago benefit options include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HAS)
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Application Information:

Interested individuals should include the following in their online application: * Cover letter

• Resume/CV
• Copies of post-secondary academic transcripts that reflect completion of advanced degree(s) (Official transcripts will be required upon hiring of successful candidates.)
• Names and phone numbers of three references

• Only applicants submitting all required documentation above will be considered.

Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.

Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach or support our international programs.

About Concordia University Chicago:

Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Theology, Arts & Humanities, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Health, Science & Technology, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010, and is consistently ranked among the Best Regional Universities-Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. For more than a decade, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more about our commitment to higher education, rooted in the Gospel, at .

Steadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, Concordia University Chicago promotes academic rigor in its liberal arts and professional programs; grounds students in objective truth, integrity, and excellence; and practices faithfulness to the Confessional teachings of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, as it forms students for vocations in church, family, and the world.

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