Adjunct Faculty – Counseling

Rider University; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 47,039; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in New Jersey is seeking adjunct instructors to teach various counseling courses for Summer and Fall 2026 semesters. Successful candidates will have a Master’s or Post-master’s degree in Counseling and relevant teaching experience. The role involves teaching CACREP core counseling courses, either fully in-person or hybrid. Compensation is $4,215.98 per course, prorated based on student enrollment.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Post-master’s degree in Counseling or related profession required.
• Experience in counseling or a related position essential.
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.

Responsibilities

• Teach CACREP core counseling courses on Rider campus.
• Conduct both in-person and hybrid classes.
• Potential to teach elective courses based on need.

Skills

Experience in counseling

Knowledge of counseling techniques

Ability to teach in-person and hybrid courses

Education

Master’s or Post-master’s degree in Counseling or a related field

Doctorate in counseling or a related profession (preferred)

Job description

We take pride in the ever-evolving nature of our work, which transforms the lives of our students, preparing them for personal and professional success.

Rider University is consistently recognized by The Prin ceton Review and U.S. News & World Report as a best college, and as a best-value institution. With more than 100 majors, minors and programs, 21 Division I athletic teams and 150-plus clubs and organizations, Rider Broncs create their own pathways to success with the support of the University community.

Position Overview

The Department of Graduate Education, Leadership and Counseling at Rider University is seeking adjunct instructors for a variety of counseling courses in the Summer and Fall 2026 semesters. Successful applicants must be able to teach courses in person on the Rider campus; some classes are fully in person and others are hybrid, with some in person sessions required.

Successful applicants may teach a range of CACREP core counseling courses, depending on need, such as: Counseling fieldwork courses (e.g., practicum and internship), Group Counseling, Counseling Techniques Laboratory. Applicants may also teach elective courses depending on need.

Salary is $4,215.98 for a 3-credit course. Please note that a full course is considered to have 9 students enrolled in the course. If a section is not full, 8 or fewer enrollees, the salary is prorated based on the number of students enrolled in the course.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Master’s or Post‑master’s degree in Counseling or a related profession.
• Experience in counseling or a related position.
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• A doctorate in counseling from a CACREP‑accredited program or a doctorate in a related profession.
• Five years’ experience in counseling or a related position.

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.