IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Counseling at Montclair State University invites applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant or Associate Professor. Appointment includes teaching a range of graduate courses for prospective counselors and counselor educators with an emphasis on master’s-level practitioner preparation in a program with four concentrations: School Counseling (CACREP Accredited), Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP Accredited), Addictions Counseling (CACREP Accredited), and Student Affairs in Higher Education. The department seeks a candidate who can teach across the master’s counseling curriculum and contribute to scholarly and leadership endeavors. The department seeks a candidate who is committed to preparing future counselors to effectively work with diverse individuals and communities, actively identify and address systemic barriers within the counseling field, and integrate culturally responsive practices into their teaching, supervision, and research.  The candidate may contribute to the CACREP-accredited doctoral program in Counseling, which centers equity and inclusion in Teaching/Andragogy, Research, Leadership, Supervision, and Counseling Practice. Faculty members are expected to be active scholars; teach, advise and mentor students; contribute to accreditation processes; participate in department, college, and university committees; participate in community engagement; and meet qualifications to teach in a CACREP-accredited program.

COLLEGE/SCHOOL AND DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONS:

The College for Community Health (CCHL) at Montclair State University is dedicated to addressing pressing health inequities in New Jersey, the region, and beyond. It is dedicated to furthering the Montclair State University mission by educating and preparing students to meet the needs of the health workforce; engaging with communities and the public to improve health services, systems, and outcomes, and developing meaningful inquiry and scholarship in and for health. In synergy with existing groups and organizations, leveraging the university's strengths, and expanding academic offerings to meet critical health workforce needs, CCHL is leading the way to healthier people and communities, establishing itself as a key transformational leader in the New Jersey region and beyond.

The Counseling Department enrolls approximately 500 students in our master’s, post-Master’s/certificate, and doctoral programs, supported by five professional staff members and 13 full-time faculty. The master’s program holds CACREP accreditation in three of its concentrations (Addictions Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and School Counseling) and a 36-credit hour Student Affairs in Higher Education program. The doctoral program was the first CACREP-accredited counseling doctoral program in the New York City metropolitan area and is in its fifteenth year. The department is home to the Community Counseling Clinic, which provides services to the surrounding community and serves as a training site for several of our master’s-level students. With a mission rooted in anti-racism and resisting other forms of oppression, the department seeks to prepare counselors and counselor educators who will serve individuals, families, and communities with a justice-oriented approach.

THE UNIVERSITY:
Montclair State University is a nationally recognized R2 research doctoral institution that empowers students, faculty, and researchers to rise above their own expectations. Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, the University today has 13 colleges and schools that serve more than 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master’s and baccalaureate programs. Situated on a beautiful 252-acre suburban campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair State welcomes a diverse population of students, many of whom are first generation, and delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive and sophisticated academic environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Earned doctorate in Counseling/Counselor Education or related field; if doctorate is not in Counseling/Counselor Education, experience as a full-time faculty member in a Counseling/Counselor Education program. Experience and/or licensure/certification as a practicing counselor. A well-defined research agenda, evidence of scholarly activities, and success in or potential for publications. Expertise in any counseling program concentrations (i.e., clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, addictions counseling, student affairs practice), with particular interest in addiction counseling. Demonstrated aptitude for or evidence of excellence in teaching, and demonstrated commitment to student and faculty diversity, equity, justice, and anti-oppression. Successful candidates must demonstrate capability of forging partnerships in local, neighboring communities, agencies, and institutions to deepen relationships therein.  

Preferred:

Experience using digital technologies to enhance teaching and learning, including teaching online.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT:

Montclair State University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community that is representative of the State of New Jersey through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Montclair State University's commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to thrive as a global citizen.  As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we are working to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the varied voices of our students, faculty, and staff. Montclair State University encourages candidates to apply who will contribute to the cultural tapestry of the University and who value teaching a diverse student population, many of whom are first-generation students.

SALARY RANGE:       Commensurate with experience    

STARTING DATE:      September 1, 2025

   

REQUIRED MATERIALS: 

A cover letter and curriculum vitae should be uploaded during the application process.

3 letters of recommendation can be sent to counselingma@montclair.edu  

APPLY BY:   The position is open until filled, and application review begins immediately.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions. 

Department

Counseling

Position Type

Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at 
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.  The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/