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Specialist Professor, Professional Counseling

Position Number: 6116397
Location: West Long Branch, NJ
Position Type: Education - Counselor Education

Monmouth University

Specialist Professor, Professional Counseling

Department: Professional Counseling

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.

Required Degree, License or Certifications:
Doctoral degree

Required Skills or Software:

Required Years of Experience:

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

Log in to http://jobs.monmouth.edu to apply and see the job duties for this position no later than the deadline date.

Posting Date: 02/27/2025
Closing Date:

Located along New Jerseys northern coastline, Monmouth University is a top-tier, private comprehensive institution that is home to innovative academic programs, expert faculty, and nationally ranked Division I athletics. The University enrolls approximately 5,000 students in 62 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including four doctoral programs.

Small classes geared toward individual attention and immersive learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom, define the student experience at Monmouth. The University's dynamic learning environment empowers students to become active participants in their education while fully preparing them for life after graduation. Monmouth's faculty, experts in their respective disciplines and industries, foster student growth by collaborating with undergraduates and graduates in their research and scholarship.

Approximately one hour from New York City and Philadelphia, Monmouth University sits at the heart of a vibrant culture rich in history, the arts, technology, and entrepreneurship. The University's 170-acre coastal campus has been named one of the most beautiful in the world, and blends the classic elegance of National Historic Landmarks with state-of-the-art facilities.

A multitude of experiences is available just outside the campus gates. Access Asbury Parks legendary music scene and diverse cultural opportunities supported by an active LGBTQ+ community. Enjoy Red Bank's lively theater and dining hub and Long Branch's redeveloped waterfront with recreational and upscale shopping offerings.

Founded in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College, the institution became Monmouth College in 1956 and received its university charter in 1995. Today, Monmouth University is listed in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges" in the Regional Universities North category, is listed in The Princeton Review's "The Best 389 Colleges: 2024 Edition", Money magazine's "Best Colleges in America 2023," Forbes' "America's Top Colleges 2023", and is recognized in Washington Monthly's annual college guide and rankings.

Monmouth University is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.