Core Faculty, Counseling on Ground

Description

THE ORGANIZATION 

Through clinical services, education, and research, The Family Institute at Northwestern University is one of the nation’s leading relationship-based behavioral health organizations committed to strengthening and healing children and adolescents, couples, families, and individuals. When you join The Family Institute, you are joining a team of over 230 collaborators comprised of clinicians, educators, researchers, therapists-in-training, partners, and administrators across four service sites. We are a strong, independent organization focused on advancing the world of behavioral health.    

Learn more about our culture.  

THE ROLE 

The Counseling Program at The Family Institute at Northwestern University invites applications for a Core Faculty on-ground in Evanston, Illinois (full-time, non-tenure, courtesy rank/promotion eligible). This is a 12-month non-tenure track with clinical practice expectations at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Teaching in person classes during the academic year (September to June) with clinical practice expectations year-round. This position may include opportunities for teaching additional courses/overload.  

The Department seeks experienced counselor education candidates who have expertise in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC). The Counseling Department at The Family Institute at Northwestern University is CACREP accredited as one program with two delivery methods (on ground and online). They will be multiculturally competent and demonstrate counselor identity though memberships and participation in regional, national, and/or international professional associations and conferences. The ideal candidate will support the program’s historical foundation in psychodynamic and/or integrative thought and reflective practice and will be able to teach several courses in the CACREP-accredited curriculum. The successful candidate will have a track record of excellence in teaching, clinical practice, and graduate student supervision and mentorship. They will have a strong commitment to scholarship and experience in faculty teams and committees. This is a full-time, non-tenured position, with the possibility of promotion through the courtesy rank/promotion of Clinical Lecturer through Clinical Full Professor at Northwestern University.   

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Teaching quarterly (Fall, Winter and Spring) 
2. Clinical practice (working with a weekly caseload of clients in TFI’s staff practice) 
3. Serving as a member of the Clinical Training team 
4. Serving as a member of admissions team 
5. Academic advising  
6. Mentorship of student scholarship (e.g., Capstone experiences) 
7. Designated program committee leadership or membership  
8. Program event planning or involvement (e.g., orientation, graduation etc.) 
9. Clinical supervision and mentorship   
10. Scholarship  
11. TFI service 
12. Perform other duties as assigned by manager for business necessity 

Other Job Responsibilities  

1. Leadership or involvement in interdepartmental committees 
2. Assisting with program’s accreditation activities 
3. Assistant with program’s accreditation activities 
4. Involvement in online/on-campus program alignment activities  
5. Representing the program in TFI wide activities 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS  
Knowledge and Skills 

1. Earned Doctorate from a CACREP Accredited Counselor Education and Supervision Program 
2. Licensure as an LCPC in Illinois 
3. Counselor identity as evidenced by professional affiliations, publications, and licensure in Counselling field 
4. Evidence of ability to teach a range of courses within the discipline of Counseling  
5. Excellent organization skills 
6. Creativity, innovation, and ability to work independently and within a team 
7. Ability to adapt to new and rapidly changing situations 
8. Strong time management and problem-solving skills 
9. Ability to successfully resolve issues from identification through resolution 
10. Skilled at connecting and building rapport with students and faculty 
11. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills 
12. Excellent oral and written communication skills 
13. Cultural humility and a strong interest in creating an inclusive and diverse community 
14. Experience teaching in digital platforms (desired) 

MINIMUM HIRING SPECIFICATIONS 

1. Earned Doctorate from a CACREP-accredited Counselor Education and Supervision program 
2. Experience teaching graduate level courses in clinical mental health 
3. Scholarly track record  
4. Experience supervising graduate students in clinical settings 
5. License or licensed eligibility in Illinois  
6. Residence in Chicagoland  
7. Capacity to work in a digital environment. 

Please submit the following with your application: 

1. C.V. 
2. Letter of Interest 

*Start Date: Fall 2025, no later than September 2, 2025*

Requirements

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

1. Must be able to compose written reports clearly and effectively  
2. Must be able to be in a stationary position due to attention to computer screen   
3. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations 
4. The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) to perform work-related duties  
5. Must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner  
6. Must be able to determine solutions to problems  
7. Must be able to operate successfully while handling multiple projects   

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

The Family Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other protected class. We strive to create a working environment that is free of all forms of discrimination and one that promotes human dignity and mutual respect among all staff. We believe every member of our organization enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, to identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions.  

If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, please direct your inquiries to the Recruiter. 

Compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: scope and responsibilities of the position; a candidate’s applicable work experience, key skills and qualifications, as well as internal and external market considerations.  The pay range for this full-time, exempt position is $88,000.00 - $126,500.00/year. The Family Institute provides competitive benefits, including health, a 403(b) retirement savings plan, generous time off, and professional development. For a more inclusive list of benefits, please visit our Careers page at https://www.family-institute.org/about-us/careers.