Online Counselor Education - Adjunct Faculty - 2025-2026 Academic Year presso The College of New Jersey

Appointment Type: Temporary/Contractual

Bargaining Unit: AFT

Employment Type: Part-time

Expected Term: August 2025 - May 2026

Compensation: Adjunct Rate ($2,400) per Faculty Weighted Hours (FWH)

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:
TCNJ's Department of Online Counselor Education, part of the School of Graduate, Global, and Online Education, is seeking candidates to serve as adjunct instructors to teach online graduate courses for a clinical mental health counselor program during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Responsibilities:

Instructors will be contracted to teach courses in the following areas:

• Introduction to Counseling and Counseling Skills

• Group Counseling

• Career Counseling 

• Research and Program Evaluation in Counseling

• Multicultural Counseling

• Counseling Theories and Techniques

• Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling

• Human Growth and Development

• Addiction Counseling: Individual, Family, and Society

• Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling

• Assessment and Diagnostic Processes

• Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning

• Practicum in Counseling

• Trauma and Crisis Counseling

• Relational Counseling

• Internship I & II

• Counseling Prevention Principles and Practice

• Counseling Co-Occurring Disorders

• Mindfulness and Wellness in Counseling

• Counseling the Aged

• Gender and Human Sexuality

• Counseling Children and Adolescents

• Advanced Counseling Theories and Techniques

Main Responsibilities:

• Instruct synchronous online courses in counselor education

• Provide timely feedback on student work

• Confer with students during office hours

Required Qualifications:

• MA in clinical mental health counseling (minimum 2 years post-MA)

• Must be an actively practicing counselor (this is true for all faculty, adjunct or not)

• Comfortable with learning new technology, consider oneself to be tech-savvy

• Comfortable with public speaking

• Have stable and reliable Internet access with a broadband internet connection with a minimum download speed of 25 megabits per second (Mbps) and an upload speed of 3 Mbps

• Confident in your clinical skills and in providing clinical feedback to others
   

Preferred:

• Experience teaching in a graduate program for counseling

• Experience providing clinical supervision to counselors in training or associate licensed counselors

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 [email protected].

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.

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.