Assistant Professor, Counseling
Bradley University
Rank: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
Contract: 12-month faculty appointment
Start Date: Summer 2026 or Fall 2026
Location: Peoria, Illinois (campus-based position)
The Counseling Department at Bradley University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in the CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Professional School Counseling tracks.
This position bridges academic and clinical excellence in both the on-campus and national online cohorts. The successful candidate will teach graduate counseling courses, engage in scholarly research, service, and contribute to the professional preparation of culturally responsive and ethically grounded clinical mental health counselors, and professional school counselors.
Primary Responsibilities
- Maintain a workload 3-3-2 consistent with tenure-track faculty expectations
- Provide supervision to practicum and internship students using a multicultural, developmentally attuned framework
- Advise and mentor graduate students on clinical readiness, site expectations, and professional identity development
- Engage in scholarly research, publication, and professional presentations consistent with tenure-track faculty expectations
- Participate in service to the program, department, college, and university including accreditation and curriculum development efforts
- Uphold a commitment to equity, access, and culturally responsive pedagogy and supervision
- Collaborate across online and on-campus modalities to support student success and strengthen program-community partnerships
Required Qualifications
- Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a non-profit institution by start date, CACREP-accredited program preferred
- Licensure or license-eligibility as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) (or equivalent) in Illinois or a reciprocal state. Employment is contingent upon earning an LCPC or equivalent within 90 days of hire.
- Familiarity with CACREP standards and accreditation processes
- Commitment to inclusive excellence, cultural humility, and equity-focused teaching and supervision
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with online graduate education.
- Combined license and/or certification in Clinical Mental Health and Professional School Counseling (i.e. licensed as LCPC and certified as a PSC).
- Documented experience teaching both clinical mental health and school counseling courses at the University level.
- Demonstrated expertise in Neurocounseling.
- Experience working with adult learners and mid-career professionals.
- Training or experience in trauma-informed, relational-cultural, or spiritually integrated counseling approaches.
Application Instructions
Please submit all materials at the time of initial application:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position.
- Copy of licensure, degree, and current certifications
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Statement of teaching philosophy and supervision approach.
- Names and contact information for three professional references.
Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon a satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. Information regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.bradley.edu/offices/business/human-resources/benefits/
Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 5,000 undergraduate and graduate student’s opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.
Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.