Specialist-Postdoctoral Fellow

Northeastern Illinois University

Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.

Job Summary:

Northeastern Illinois University is searching for one postdoctoral fellow for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is a 12-month appointment and begins Monday August 10 2026.

Job Description:

The focus of postdoctoral fellowship in Counseling Services involves the advancement of clinical and supervision skills multicultural competency and a professional identity as well as the accumulation of psychology licensure hours in addition the postdoctoral fellow is encouraged to increase their professional independence and solidify their specialization in a university counseling setting. This is accomplished by joining the clinical team in a variety of activities including:

Direct clinical services (intake crisis intervention and individual couples and/or group therapy).
Provision of individual and/or group supervision as well as involvement with a training seminar and recruitment.
Outreach and consultation to the university community.
Clinical consultation.
Individual supervision and supervision of supervision.

Minimal Qualifications:

By the start date of the postdoctoral fellowship the candidate must have a completed doctoral degree from an APA-accredited program in Counseling or Clinical Psychology.

Desired Qualifications:
Previous experience in a college or university counseling center is desirable.

Required Application Materials
To apply please submit the following materials in one PDF file in the following order by uploading in Workday:

1) Cover Letter

2) Vita

3) Personal Statement - In your personal statement please address the following:

What are your goals for the postdoctoral year and how have these goals developed over the course of your professional training Also please describe your approach to your work and how it fits with who you are as a person and as a future psychologist.

4) Three Letters of Recommendation

5) Graduate School Transcripts

Application Deadline:
We will begin reviewing applications on January 15 2026 and will accept applications until the position is filled. We expect to start conducting interviews in February 2026. The Postdoctoral Fellowship will begin August 10 2026 and continue for 12 months.

Start Date:
Preferred start date of August 10 2026.

Address Application Materials To:
Dr. Jennifer Knuepfer

Phone Number
773.442.4650

Contact Email Address for Questions:

Website Address
Student Counseling Services NEIU

This position requires a background check.

Salary Range

$55000

Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit ourEmployee Benefitspage to learn more about our comprehensive benefits packageincluding health dental and vision benefits sick and vacation days and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

Transcripts

Copies of unofficial transcripts are accepted; however official transcripts for all earned degrees will be required of candidates selected for final interviews.

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women Minorities Veterans and Persons with Disabilities as well as other qualified Illinois Universitys positions are contingent upon the Universitys receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.

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