Assistant Professor - Online Counselor Education

The College of New Jersey; Ewing (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Professor for Online Counselor Education. This role involves teaching, research, and advising within a dynamic online learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral degree, cultural competency, and a commitment to diversity and social justice. Responsibilities include teaching six courses annually and maintaining an active clinical practice. Join a forward-thinking department dedicated to preparing students for excellence in counseling, where your contributions will shape the future of the profession.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in counselor education or related field required.
• Active professional counseling license and two years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach six courses per academic year in counselor education.
• Engage in research and maintain a small clinical practice.

Skills

Cultural Competency

Online Teaching

Curriculum Development

Social Justice Commitment

Counseling Skills

Education

Doctoral Degree in Counselor Education

Full-time Faculty Experience

CACREP-accredited Program

Job description

Job Description - Assistant Professor - Online Counselor Education (25000298)

Position Summary:

The successful candidate will serve as a core counselor education program faculty member responsible for engaged research, effective online teaching, advising, professional activity in the field of counseling, and service to the Department and the College. Teaching responsibilities will include six courses over the academic year (fall and spring terms). All faculty are required to have an independent clinical license in their state of residence, more than two years of full-time clinical practice experience outside of academically required experiences, and commit to maintaining a small active clinical practice while a faculty member.

Qualifications:

• Education: doctoral degree in counselor education; or related doctoral degree with full-time faculty experience in a counselor education program; or full-time doctoral-level faculty in a CORE-accredited master’s program; or graduated from a rehabilitation doctoral program prior to January 1, 2018. ABD candidates must complete the PhD by the appointment start date.
• Demonstrate cultural competency and ability to foster inclusive learning environments.
• Have an active, independent professional counseling license and two or more years of direct clinical experience outside of academia.
• Experience teaching, preferably online, in a graduate program for counselor education.
• Proven record of excellence in instruction.
• Strong commitment to working as part of a faculty team.
• Strong record of curriculum development.
• Record of active involvement in professional organizations.
• Proficiency in CACREP accreditation requirements.
• Commitment to issues of social justice and diversity.
• Strong commitment to preparing students to become excellent practitioners.

Preferred qualifications:

• At least two years of teaching experience.
• Earned the doctoral degree from a CACREP-accredited program.
• An active research agenda to support an accelerated tenure and promotion timeline.

To Apply:

Candidates should submit (a) a letter of application highlighting their interest and qualifications, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) a statement of teaching philosophy/approach (no longer than 2 pages), (d) a description of professional engagement and goals (no longer than 2 pages), (e) a statement of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (no longer than 2 pages), (f) unofficial transcripts (graduate and undergraduate), (g) names and contact information for at least three professional references, (h) copy of your active, independent clinical license, and (i) copy of most recent student evaluations for your teaching.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Final offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.

About the Department:

The Online Department of Counselor Education is a new department at The College of New Jersey in the School of Graduate, Global and Online Education.

Primary Location

Education Building - Counselor Education

Work Locations

Education Building - Counselor Education 2000 Pennington Rd Ewing Township 08628