Western Illinois University
Assistant Professor of College Student Personnel
Western Illinois University, Moline, Illinois, us, 61266
Assistant Professor of College Student Personnel
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About Western Illinois University Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review. Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves nearly 6,300 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential branch campus in Moline, IL.
Job Description
APPOINTMENT: August 20, 2026
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Department of Counselor Education, College Student Personnel, and Social Work invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track assistant professor position in its College Student Personnel Program. The successful candidate will assume a range of primary responsibilities including teaching courses in the College Student Personnel Program, recruiting and advising students in the Higher Education Leadership track, developing and nurturing relationships with partner institutions, and other professional duties to support the College Student Personnel curriculum. Candidates are also expected to conduct scholarly/professional duties and departmental, university, and community service.
RANK & SALARY
9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor. $7,459 per month.
Benefits
Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). Other benefits include paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and YMCA discounts. For a full list of benefits, visit the WIU Benefits Homepage:
http://www.wiu.edu/human_resources/benefits/ . For questions, contact HR-Benefits@wiu.edu or call 309-298-1971.
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A doctoral degree (Ph.D./Ed.D.) in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a closely related discipline with a minimum of five years of full-time professional higher education work experience.
A record of teaching, research, scholarship, and professional activities to support tenure track requirements.
Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and student-centered learning.
Ability to teach a variety of student affairs and higher education leadership courses, including those grounded in a theory-to-practice approach.
Demonstrated evidence of effective communication and collaboration with campus and community partners.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with higher education budgets, finance, fundraising, and/or resource management.
Experience working in or with community colleges.
Experience with recruiting, advising, and mentoring graduate students.
Familiarity with CAS, ACPA/NASPA competencies, or other relevant accreditation or professional standards.
Engagement with professional associations (e.g. NASPA, ACPA, ASHE), including conference presentations or leadership.
Experience integrating field-based learning, supervision, or experiential education into the curriculum.
Experience teaching online, both synchronously and asynchronously.
For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
Additional Information
The Department: The Department of Counselor Education, College Student Personnel, and Social Work offers Master's degrees in School Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, College Student Affairs, and Higher Education Leadership and an undergraduate Bachelor's in Social Work. The College Student Personnel Program is located on the WIU-Macomb campus. The College Student Personnel program has two full-time faculty members, several adjunct faculty members, and around 30 graduate students. More information about the College Student Personnel Program is available at https://www.wiu.edu/coehs/cnedcsp/csp/index.php.
The University:
About WIU: Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state.
WIU-Macomb, IL: The Macomb campus offers a comprehensive slate of programs and is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region. WIU-Quad Cities: The WIU-Quad Cities campus in Moline offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
Application Instructions: Complete applications include a letter of application, current curriculum vitae or resume, transcripts, and three professional references. Documents should be uploaded via APPLY NOW or the WIU Employment page. Individual documents must be under 2 MB. Screening will begin on December 1, 2025.
EEO Statement: Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. We encourage applications from a broad spectrum of people. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes protections for sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classes protected by law.
Questions: For search inquiries, contact Dr. Jeff Hancks at JL-Hancks@wiu.edu. For online application assistance, contact the Office of Human Resources at (309) 298-1971 or hr-recruitment@wiu.edu.
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About Western Illinois University Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review. Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves nearly 6,300 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential branch campus in Moline, IL.
Job Description
APPOINTMENT: August 20, 2026
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Department of Counselor Education, College Student Personnel, and Social Work invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track assistant professor position in its College Student Personnel Program. The successful candidate will assume a range of primary responsibilities including teaching courses in the College Student Personnel Program, recruiting and advising students in the Higher Education Leadership track, developing and nurturing relationships with partner institutions, and other professional duties to support the College Student Personnel curriculum. Candidates are also expected to conduct scholarly/professional duties and departmental, university, and community service.
RANK & SALARY
9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor. $7,459 per month.
Benefits
Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). Other benefits include paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and YMCA discounts. For a full list of benefits, visit the WIU Benefits Homepage:
http://www.wiu.edu/human_resources/benefits/ . For questions, contact HR-Benefits@wiu.edu or call 309-298-1971.
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A doctoral degree (Ph.D./Ed.D.) in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a closely related discipline with a minimum of five years of full-time professional higher education work experience.
A record of teaching, research, scholarship, and professional activities to support tenure track requirements.
Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and student-centered learning.
Ability to teach a variety of student affairs and higher education leadership courses, including those grounded in a theory-to-practice approach.
Demonstrated evidence of effective communication and collaboration with campus and community partners.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with higher education budgets, finance, fundraising, and/or resource management.
Experience working in or with community colleges.
Experience with recruiting, advising, and mentoring graduate students.
Familiarity with CAS, ACPA/NASPA competencies, or other relevant accreditation or professional standards.
Engagement with professional associations (e.g. NASPA, ACPA, ASHE), including conference presentations or leadership.
Experience integrating field-based learning, supervision, or experiential education into the curriculum.
Experience teaching online, both synchronously and asynchronously.
For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
Additional Information
The Department: The Department of Counselor Education, College Student Personnel, and Social Work offers Master's degrees in School Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, College Student Affairs, and Higher Education Leadership and an undergraduate Bachelor's in Social Work. The College Student Personnel Program is located on the WIU-Macomb campus. The College Student Personnel program has two full-time faculty members, several adjunct faculty members, and around 30 graduate students. More information about the College Student Personnel Program is available at https://www.wiu.edu/coehs/cnedcsp/csp/index.php.
The University:
About WIU: Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state.
WIU-Macomb, IL: The Macomb campus offers a comprehensive slate of programs and is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region. WIU-Quad Cities: The WIU-Quad Cities campus in Moline offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
Application Instructions: Complete applications include a letter of application, current curriculum vitae or resume, transcripts, and three professional references. Documents should be uploaded via APPLY NOW or the WIU Employment page. Individual documents must be under 2 MB. Screening will begin on December 1, 2025.
EEO Statement: Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. We encourage applications from a broad spectrum of people. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes protections for sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classes protected by law.
Questions: For search inquiries, contact Dr. Jeff Hancks at JL-Hancks@wiu.edu. For online application assistance, contact the Office of Human Resources at (309) 298-1971 or hr-recruitment@wiu.edu.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
Note: This refined version preserves the core information while removing extraneous boilerplate and ensuring proper HTML structure with only allowed tags.
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