Online Counselor Education - Adjunct Faculty - Spring 2027

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:

Rrequired

• 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.