Appointment Type: Temporary/Contractual

Bargaining Unit: AFT

Employment Type: Part-time

Expected Term: 1/9/2027-5/1/2027

Compensation: $2,545 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:

The Department of Online Counselor Education, part of the School of Graduate, Global, and Online Education seeks a temporary Adjunct Faculty member for the Spring 2027 semester to teach online graduate courses for a clinical mental health counselor program.

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
• Trauma and Crisis Counseling
• Relational Counseling
• Play Therapy
• EMDR
• DBT
• Mindfulness and Wellness in Counseling
• Counseling Co-Occurring Disorders
• Counseling the Aged
• Counseling Prevention Principles and Practice
• Advanced Trauma
• Human Sexuality
• Practicum in Counseling
• Internship I
• Internship II

Responsibilities:

Instruct synchronous online courses in counselor education

Provide timely feedback on student work

Confer with students during office hours

Qualifications:

Required

• 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 hr@tcnj.edu.

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.