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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COUNSELOR EDUCATION TENURE-TRACK-Fall 2027

Fairleigh Dickinson University

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Location
Teaneck, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

New Jersey Licensure Or EligibilityDoctorate

Job overview

The Marion Turpan College of Psychology and Counseling at Fairleigh Dickinson University seeks a full-time Assistant Professor in Counselor Education for its CACREP-accredited terminal master’s program. The successful candidate will teach and supervise students, develop a systematic research program, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and participate in academic administration and committees. The anticipated start date is August 2027; salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Counseling TeachingCounseling ScholarshipClinical Mental Health CounselingMaster's-Level Course InstructionResearch Program DevelopmentPeer-Reviewed PublishingPracticum SupervisionInternship SupervisionStudent MentoringAcademic Administration

Qualifications

Doctorate in Counselor EducationCACREP-Accredited ProgramNew Jersey Licensure or EligibilityPrevious Academic Administrative Experience

Full job description

Job Summary:

The Marion Turpan College of Psychology and Counseling at Fairleigh Dickinson University is seeking to fill an opening for a full-time Assistant Professor in Counselor Education. This individual will serve as a member of the core faculty in the CACREP -accredited Counselor Education terminal master’s program.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program and be licensed or licensed-eligible in the state of New Jersey. We seek candidates with a strong track record of teaching and scholarship in counseling. Additionally, previous academic administrative experience is preferred but willingness to serve in academic administrative responsibilities is required. The area of program emphasis is open but training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is highly desired with comparable counseling, teaching, and clinical experience. The candidate must be able to teach core courses at the Masters level in Clinical Mental Health Counseling as well as developing/have developed their own systematic research program, as publishing in peer-reviewed journals is a requirement. The individual must be committed to high-quality instruction and be able to mentor students. The successful candidate will teach masters-level courses, supervise practicum and internship and be involved in practicum and internship placement. This faculty member will also be actively involved in CACREP -related and other departmental and university-wide administrative duties and committees. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in CMHC -specific leadership or experiences that relate to such leadership and administrative opportunities.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.

The anticipated starting date is August 2027; however, the search will remain open until the position is filled. Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

Status: Full-Time

Campus: Florham Campus, Madison, NJ

How this job compares

Set against the 2,973 open Professor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$115–164K/yr787 salary ranges
  • US median$75–101/hr21 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 34 open Professor jobs in New Jersey and 2,973 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Professor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (367 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 1,858 of the 2,973 open Professor jobs (62%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.

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