Appointment
Type: Temporary/Contractual
Bargaining
Unit: AFTEmployment
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 SkillsGroup Counseling Career Counseling- Research and Program Evaluation in Counseling Multicultural CounselingCounseling 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 TherapyEMDRDBTMindfulness and Wellness in CounselingCounseling Co-Occurring Disorders Counseling the Aged Counseling Prevention Principles and Practice Advanced TraumaHuman Sexuality Practicum in Counseling Internship IInternship IIResponsibilitiesInstruct synchronous online courses in counselor education Provide timely feedback on student work Confer with students during office hours
Qualifications:
RequiredMA 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 PreferredExperience 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 there 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.Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
