Associate Professor/Full Professor of Counseling in Educational Settings, Department of Wellness and Inclusive Services in Education

Organization: Rowan University

Work type:  Regular Full-time
Location:  Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories:  Faculty - College of Education

Description:

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

The College of Education, as the oldest college at Rowan University, has a long-held commitment to excellence in teaching, community engagement, and innovation in scholarship. The College of Education is fully accredited under the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and initial certification programs are approved by the New Jersey Department of Education. Rowan’s College of Education is devoted to collaboration, professionalism, diversity, scholarly inquiry, student learning, civic responsibility, and respect for all people, preparing and supporting reflective practitioners who use education to transform our global society. We seek a faculty member who is committed to seeking opportunities to support the College of Education’s commitment to social justice in education and access, success and equity for all.

The Wellness and Inclusive Services in Education Department one of five departments within the College of Education. The Wellness and Inclusive Services in Education department houses graduate programs in educational school psychology (NASP approved; MA & Ed.S), counseling in educational settings (CACREP approved; MA & PhD), inclusive education (BA), special education (MA & PhD), learning consultant, and a post-baccalaureate program in school nursing.  The College of Education is fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the New Jersey Department of Education.

The Wellness and Inclusive Services in Education Department is accepting applications for a full-time associate/full tenure track professor position for our Master of Art in Counseling in Educational Settings beginning Fall 2025. We are especially interested in candidates whose research and teaching explicitly addresses issues of equity, access, and social justice as grounded in theoretical frameworks.  The department is seeking a creative and innovative faculty member to play an integral role in our Counseling in Educational Settings program. Applicants may view the website for a list of courses and descriptions offered in the Counseling in Educational Settings program.  We are especially interested in candidates with willingness to take on program coordination responsibilities (e.g., staffing, admissions, orientation/program meetings, and coordinating/advising students in the program and related certificates).

Qualifications:

This position requires demonstrated scholarly and teaching excellence in counseling in educational settings.  Specifically, the department is looking for a faculty member who is dedicated to increasing awareness, sensitivity, and knowledge of practices that will result in equitable educational opportunities for diverse learners.  The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

Required:

A doctoral degree in counselor education, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program 

Experience in developing and delivering educational programs online

Prior experience as a full-time faculty member in counselor education for a minimum of five years

Research record commensurate with Associate Professor rank 

Ability to demonstrate currency and fluency in best practices in counseling in educational settings, working with children, adolescents, and/ or college students.

Ability to teach a variety of courses in the counseling curriculum including supervision of field experiences

Commitment to interactive and field-based work

Record of professional and service activities, which include working with P-12 schools, higher education, or community agencies specializing in children and adolescents.

Ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external relationships in dynamic and collaborative environments

Clear understanding of the social justice issues that face educational leaders and a commitment to equity and the celebration of diversity in a pluralistic society

Preferred:

Credentialed as a Nationally Certified Counselor and/or Licensed Professional Counselor

Record of excellence in teaching at the graduate level

Substantial practitioner experience in school counseling

A record of scholarship including publications and grants

Potential to teach and supervise PhD students

General Information: 

Application Deadline: October 30, 2024

Starting Date: September 1, 2025.

Please contact Dr. Brie Morettini (morettini@rowan.edu) for specific questions. 

Candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter outlining suitability for the role; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a description of research agenda (including potential funding mechanisms); 4) a statement on teaching philosophy (including discussion of the candidate’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion); 5) transcripts from all institutions attended; and 6) contact information for three professional references (at least one of which addresses teaching ability).

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.