Clinical Specialist - Online Counselor Education
Job Description
Job Description - Core Faculty and Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Online Counselor Education (25000048)
Description
To enrich education through diversity, TCNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TCNJ has a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and is working to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice among our faculty, staff, and students. We strongly encourage a host of diverse, intersectional populations and cultures to apply.
The Online Department of Online Counselor Education at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for one of three separate 12-month, non-tenure-track Clinical Specialist positions to join our community starting in July 2025. Relocation to New Jersey is not required. The position is offered for an initial two-year appointment, with potential for renewal for a second two-year appointment and subsequent three-year appointments based on performance. Position Summary: The successful candidate will serve as a core counselor education program faculty member responsible for effective online teaching, advising, and professional activity in the field of counseling. Teaching responsibilities will include ten courses over the academic year (fall, spring, and summer terms). Our program has three 15-week terms with two 7-week sessions within each. You will be granted one 7-week session where you have no teaching responsibilities. All faculty are required to have a small active clinical practice. Candidates should be committed to inclusive excellence in higher education, demonstrated through culturally responsive course design, equity-minded student engagement, and cultivating intercultural competencies needed for meaningful citizenship. Qualifications:
Education: doctoral degree in counselor education, or related doctoral degree with full-time faculty experience in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013, or as a full-time doctoral-level faculty member in a CORE-accredited master’s program prior to July 1, 2017, or graduated from a rehabilitation doctoral program prior to January 1, 2018. ABD candidates must complete the PhD by the time the appointment begins. Demonstrate cultural competency and ability to foster inclusive learning environments. Hold an active, independent professional counseling license and have two years or more 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. 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. Doctoral degree from a CACREP-accredited program.
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, and (h) a copy of your active, independent clinical license. Review of applications will begin immediately and will 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, developed with external funding received for the next five years, with the expectation of the program being self-sustaining from that point forward. About The College of New Jersey: Founded in 1855, TCNJ is a selective public institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. TCNJ enrolls approximately 7,400 students, including 6,790 undergraduates and 610 graduate students. Primary Location Green Hall - Grad & Advancing Ed, Office of Work Locations Green Hall - Grad & Advancing Ed, Office of 2000 Pennington Rd Ewing Township 08628 #J-18808-Ljbffr