Faculty-Master of Science Counselor Education

Johnson & Wales University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI, invites applications for a new faculty position in the M.S. Counseling programs. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses across CACREP core areas and support program development.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong teaching, scholarship, service, and collaboration with colleagues and community partners, with an active research profile and commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in counselor education or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Rhode Island counseling license or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Experience teaching graduate level counseling courses.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates specialized knowledge and maintains expertise in counseling theory and pedagogy.
• Delivers current, engaging graduate-level courses in relevant counseling areas.
• Assesses course objectives and uses data to improve teaching and outcomes.
• Supports student advising and guides career planning for program options.
• Participates in program assessment, accreditation, and curriculum development.
• Attends university meetings and contributes to department activities.

Skills

Teaching at university level

Licensure in Rhode Island or ability

CACREP-aligned counseling expertise

Education

Doctorate in counselor education or related field

Doctoral candidates considered with anticipated completion before Fall 2027

Job description

Faculty-Master of Science Counselor Education

Job no: 11236
Work type: Full Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Faculty, Academics, Academic Year, Campus Based

Summary

Faculty members are responsible for providing students with a rich, relevant and engaging academic experience. The faculty role encompasses teaching, student outcomes assessment, curriculum development, student advising, and university service. Faculty continuously engage in professional development while maintaining current expertise in the applicable content area and developing students through effective and innovative teaching and learning practices.

The Counseling Programs, which include the M.S. in Addiction Counseling and M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Johnson and Wales University in Providence, RI., invite applications for a new faculty position. Qualified applicants should be able to teach graduate level counseling courses in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Addiction Counseling across the eight CACREP core areas and provide support to the program. Content and skills-oriented courses taught may include teaching theoretical, clinical and practice-oriented classes in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Addiction Counseling programs.

Faculty candidates for the M.S. in Addiction Counseling and M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs should have a strong record of teaching, service to the profession, and an active research and scholarship profile. Scholarship is defined broadly and may include community-based research, critical, qualitative, mixed methods, or quantitative methodologies and grant writing. Ideal candidates must demonstrate quality teaching/scholarship/service, student engagement, a commitment to collaboration, and an alignment with the counseling profession.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates specialized knowledge and maintains expertise in the theory, skills, and pedagogy of the applicable discipline or profession
• Uses strategies and skills necessary to support student learning and prepares and delivers current and relevant course material in an understandable and motivating manner
• Continually assesses course objectives and instructional methods to improve teaching and learning
• Uses formative and summative assessments of student learning within assigned courses to inform instruction and improve student attainment of course objectives and program outcomes
• Establishes a student and advisor relationship that provides guidance with regard to program choices and career possibilities and supports student educational growth through guided decision making
• Supports the university's outcomes initiatives by working to refine and revise course assignments and evaluation tools and leading or participating in data analysis discussions to make program and course improvements
• Facilitates development and revision of programs and courses, assuring alignment within the program description and outcomes, course objectives and content, as well as university curriculum standards
• Attends commencement, convocation, faculty meetings, department meetings, committee meetings, professional development programs, and other university events, as applicable
• Supports student enrollment and retention by participating in university events, advising student clubs and organizations, and assisting with admissions activities
• Adheres to and fulfills the responsibilities of all faculty members as outlined in the faculty manual
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in counselor education or a related field of study from a regionally accredited institution, or other appropriate accreditation as determined by Johnson & Wales University, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program.Doctoral degree candidates with an anticipated degree completion prior to Fall 2027 will also be considered.
• Counseling license in Rhode Island or ability to obtain such licensure upon hire
• Demonstrated direct clinical counseling experience in addiction and clinical mental health counseling
• Experience teaching at the university level, with preference for graduate level teaching in Counselor Education or related disciplines
• Ability to represent the M.S. in Addiction Counseling and M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs at internal university meetings and at professional and other community organizations and events as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the graduate level
• Work experience in one or more of the following areas: marriage and family, couples counseling, school counseling, working with adolescents and addiction and substance use disorders
• Evidence of professional development, professional service and advocacy in counseling
• Evidence of research and scholarly activity in counseling commensurate with the faculty role
• Memberships in professional counseling organizations

Please Note

College/university transcripts are required prior to hire.

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Advertised: 17 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled