Description

Appointment Type: Tenure Track

State Title: Assistant Professor

Bargaining Unit: AFT

Employment Type: 35 hours per week/Full-time

Expected Term: 8/8/2026 - 6/9/2029

Compensation: Range 22/$ 86,720.75 - $ 93,659.67

About TCNJ

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that is consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ maintains the eighth highest four-year graduation rate among all public colleges and universities. It is ranked by Money as one of the top 15 public colleges "most likely to pay off financially," and U.S. News & World Report rates it the No. 1 public institution among regional universities in the northeast.

Position Overview:

The Online Department of Online Counselor Education at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for a 10-month tenure-track assistant professor faculty position to join our community starting in August 2026. Tenure-track faculty members must be available for on-campus meetings commonly associated with service.

The successful candidate will serve as a core counselor education program faculty member who is responsible for engaged research, effective online teaching, advising, professional activity in the field of counseling (sustained memberships in counseling associations, maintenance of certifications and/or licenses in counseling, sustained professional development and service to the profession), and service the the Department and the College. Teaching responsibilities will include six courses over the academic year (fall and spring terms). Our program has three 15-week sessions with two 7-week terms within each. 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 small active clinical practice while faculty. Priority will be given to people with more extensive clinical experience, experience in a community behavioral health agency, and/or a supervision credential.

Candidates should be committed to inclusive excellence in higher education, demonstrated through, for example, culturally responsive course design and pedagogy, equity-minded student engagement and mentorship, and cultivating intercultural competencies needed for meaningful citizenship.

We are an innovative and rapidly growing online department of counselor education, leading the nation as the first program to offer a federally approved apprenticeship pathway in clinical mental health counseling. Our team is professionally driven, collaborative, and committed to pioneering new approaches in counselor preparation. We seek a colleague who is energized by growth, creative problem-solving, and advancing the profession through bold, student-centered innovations. This role is for someone eager to actively contribute to program development, community partnerships, and the evolving apprenticeship model. If you thrive in dynamic, forward-thinking environments, we would be excited to work with you.

TCNJ has a strong commitment to inclusive excellence in our community and to supporting a healthy work-life balance for our faculty. Candidates should be strongly committed to high quality online teaching and to fostering success for all students. Faculty will be expected to join a community committed to exploration and growth in pedagogical practices. TCNJ supports its community of teacher-scholars and practitioners through a range of internal grant programs, professional travel, engaging professional development programs, and other mechanisms. These intentional efforts support the recruitment, retention, and success of our faculty, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented in academe. Candidates should be strongly committed to the teacher-scholar model, to maintaining both high quality teaching and an active and productive program of scholarship. Faculty members are encouraged and supported in seeking external funding consistent with this mission.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Education: doctoral degree in counselor education; or have a related doctoral degree and have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013; or have been employed as a full-time doctoral-level faculty member in a CORE-accredited master's program prior to July 1, 2017; or have graduated from a rehabilitation doctoral program prior to January 1, 2018. ABD candidates must have completed the PhD by the time the appointment begins.
• Demonstrate cultural competency and ability to foster inclusive learning environments and mutual respect for students and colleague.
• H ave an active, independent professional counseling license and two years or more of direct clinical experience outside of academia as a clinical mental health counselor .
• Experience teaching, preferably online, in a graduate program for counselor education.
• Proven record of excellence in instruction.
• Active clinical experience and independent license as a professional counselor.
• Strong commitment to working as part of a faculty team.
• Strong record of curriculum development.
• Record of active involvement in professional organizations.
• Proficiency in the CACREP accreditation requirements.
• Commitment to issues of social justice and diversity.
• Strong commitment to preparing students to become excellent practitioners.

Preferred:

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

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Employer Qualifications

Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).

Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact hr@tcnj.edu .

Employee Benefits
As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee affinity groups
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
• Access to extensive learning opportunities

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!

How 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) unofficial transcripts (graduate and undergraduate), (f) names and contact information for at least three professional references, (g) copy of your active, independent clinical license, and (h) copy of most recent student evaluations for your teaching.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. We would like to hire as soon as possible.

The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and integrity.