Specialist Professor, Professional Counseling

School Of Social Work At Monmouth University; West Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Monmouth University is seeking a Specialist Professor in Professional Counseling with a focus on clinical mental health. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching graduate-level courses, mentoring students, and engaging in research and departmental service in a diverse academic environment.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Counseling or Counselor Education required, ABD considered.
• License-eligible as a Professional Counselor in New Jersey.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credits per semester in graduate CORE areas.
• Mentor and advise students on-campus.
• Engage in departmental and university service.

Skills

Effective Teaching

Cultural Competency

Mentoring

Education

Doctoral degree in Counseling or related field

Job description

Specialist Professor, Professional Counseling

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Candidates must apply on-line and upload the following:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Professional References; Applicants must list three (3) professional references with contact information and a brief description of the relationship; References will only be contacted for potential finalists
• Diversity Statement
• Statement/Philosophy of Scholarship
• Statement/Philosophy of Teaching

The Diversity Statement should describe your past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your position at Monmouth University. Your statement should demonstrate an understanding of the barriers facing women, people of color, students, and community members with disabilities, LBGTQIA+, and other members of groups underrepresented and/or marginalized in higher education/STEM careers, along with understanding Monmouth University’s mission to meet the educational needs of our diverse student population. We recognize that some faculty candidates may not have substantial past activities in this domain. In such cases, we recommend focusing on your future plans.

Optional Documents:

• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Other: Any additional evidence the candidate wishes to include such as teaching effectiveness and student mentoring

Letters of recommendation can be directed to: Search Committee, Department of Professional Counseling, Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ 07764.

Requisition Number

Requisition Number F783P

Job Position Title

Job Position Title Specialist Professor, Professional Counseling

Department

Department Professional Counseling

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade None

Union

Union FAMCO

Status

Status Full-time

Total Number of Authorized Work Hours per Week

Total Number of Authorized Work Weeks per Year

Total Number of Authorized Work Weeks per Year 44

Advertised Rate of Pay

Advertised Rate of Pay Discussed during interview

Position Summary

Monmouth University seeks applications for a Specialist Professor position in the Department of Professional Counseling with a clinical mental health focus. Applications received by March 23, 2025, will receive fullest consideration. The search process will remain open until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2025.

The Department offers an MS and promotes knowledge of the profession, facilitates self-awareness of intersecting identities, and supports the acquisition of skills relevant to helping culturally-diverse client populations. As a department, we adhere to the American Counseling Association ( ACA ) Code of Ethics, which includes honoring our diverse voices, providing equitable access to all students, and integrating inclusive pedagogical practices across the curriculum. We are a long-standing CACREP -accredited program with a strong counselor identity. We pride ourselves in providing unique opportunities and specializations for our students and, as such, are seeking candidates who may add new options to our diverse curriculum.

Specialist professors teach a 4/4 course load (24 credits) per academic year. Candidates are expected to teach all of the CORE graduate counseling courses, such as introductory counseling courses, test and assessments, psychopathology, clinical internship courses, etc. Some additional responsibilities include: advising and mentoring students; remaining current in the field through research and/or clinical practice; engaging in departmental, school, university, and community service; attending and presenting at local, state, national or international conferences; assisting with CACREP assessment data collection and analysis, accreditation reporting and requirements; conducting admission interviews; and participating in department and university events and activities.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

For more information about the department, visit the Department of Professional Counseling website.

Monmouth University values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Candidates must apply on-line and upload the following:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Professional References; Applicants must list three (3) professional references with contact information and a brief description of the relationship; References will only be contacted for potential finalists
• Diversity Statement
• Statement/Philosophy of Scholarship
• Statement/Philosophy of Teaching

The Diversity Statement should describe your past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your position at Monmouth University. Your statement should demonstrate an understanding of the barriers facing women, people of color, students, and community members with disabilities, LBGTQIA+, and other members of groups underrepresented and/or marginalized in higher education/ STEM careers, along with understanding Monmouth University’s mission to meet the educational needs of our diverse student population. We recognize that some faculty candidates may not have substantial past activities in this domain. In such cases, we recommend focusing on your future plans.

Optional Documents:

• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Other: Any additional evidence the candidate wishes to include such as teaching effectiveness and student mentoring

Letters of recommendation can be directed to: Search Committee, Department of Professional Counseling, Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ 07764.

Required Skills or Software

Required Years of Experience

Required Degree, Licenses or Certifications

Other Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Counseling or Counselor/Counseling Education and Supervision or a closely related counseling discipline. ABD candidates will be considered; degree completion is required by date of hire.
• License (or license-eligible) as a Professional Counselor in the State of New Jersey
• Clear evidence of Clinical Counseling Professional Identity with Clinical Mental Health focus
• Consistent alignment with the ACA code of ethics
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching graduate-level courses
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree from a CACREP -accredited academic institution
• License (or license-eligible) as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the State of New Jersey
• Licensed (or license-eligible) as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of New Jersey
• Potential for scholarship in Mental Health and Professional Counseling
• Strong consideration will be given to candidates with unique areas of specialization such as drug and alcohol counseling, LGBTQ+ counseling, community counseling, policing/justice-involved counseling, spirituality counseling, and/or relationships and family systems counseling

Posting Date

Posting Date 02/27/2025

Closing Date

Job Duties

Job Duties

Duty

• Teach 12 credits per semester of graduate courses in CORE areas such as (introductory counseling courses, counseling skills, counseling theories, test and assessments, psychopathology, counseling research, clinical internship courses, etc.).
• Actively mentor and advise students with an on-campus presence and engagement.
• Serve on various Department, School, and University committees.

Regular or Occasional

Regular or Occasional Regular

Duty

• Maintain currency in clinical practice and research (e.g. CEU’s, new certifications, scholarly works, and conference presentations, etc.)
• Utilize and seek opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary service for student’s experiences through the university and at the local, state, regional, and national level
  community.

Regular or Occasional

Regular or Occasional Occasional

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Doctoral degree in Counseling or Counselor/Counseling Education and Supervision or a closely related counseling discipline, or ABD status with degree completion expected by the date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you licensed or license-eligible as a Professional Counselor in the State of New Jersey?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a Clinical Counseling Professional Identity with a Clinical Mental Health focus?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you been consistently aligned with the ACA code of ethics?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Can you demonstrate effectiveness in teaching graduate-level courses?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Can you demonstrate ability to work with diverse student populations?
  • Yes
  • No
• Where did you hear about this job opening?

  (Open Ended Question)