Open-Rank Faculty

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and prescription coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Employee educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University in Piscataway Township is looking for a qualified, open‑rank faculty member in the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions. The role includes teaching master's and doctoral counseling courses, developing curriculum, and pursuing a research agenda. Candidates must hold a doctorate in Counselor Education and be eligible for LPC certification in New Jersey. Benefits include medical coverage, paid vacation, and retirement plans. Join a community committed to equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Doctorate from a CACREP-accredited program preferred.
• Eligibility for LPC in New Jersey required.
• Experience in higher education teaching is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach counseling courses at master’s and doctoral levels.
• Develop curriculum for on-campus and web-based courses.
• Advise graduate students and assist in accreditation.

Skills

Teaching experience

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge in psychiatric rehabilitation

Experience as a mental health counselor

Education

Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Job description

Overview

This is an open‑rank, 12‑month faculty position in the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions, School of Health Professions. The successful candidate will prepare students for careers as professional counselors, educators, researchers, and advanced clinicians in mental illness and disability rehabilitation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach master’s and doctoral level counseling courses related to mental health counseling and rehabilitation counseling.
• Teach undergraduate courses.
• Develop curriculum materials for on‑campus and web‑based courses.
• Teach in both on‑campus and web‑based learning environments.
• Pursue a relevant research agenda.
• Assist in program accreditation preparation.
• Advise graduate students.
• Participate in professional association, community service, and university service activities.
• Understand and adhere to legacy Rutgers RBHS compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, or equivalent, preferably from a CACREP‑accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or eligibility to become an LPC in New Jersey.
• Experience as a mental health counselor.
• Knowledge or interest in psychiatric rehabilitation.
• Higher education teaching experience (including graduate assistant activities or guest lectures).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) or eligibility.
• Evidence of teaching excellence in higher education.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity.
• Professional experience providing evidence‑based interventions to individuals living with serious mental illness.
• Professional identity within counseling professions evidenced by membership in professional counseling organizations.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Employee discounts programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.