Acting Assistant Professor of Counseling Services

Responsibilities

• Teach 16 credits of master's-level counseling courses each fall and spring semester (4:4 teaching load)
• Provide clinical supervision to students during practicum and internship experiences
• Advise and mentor graduate students within the counseling programs
• Develop and implement curricula aligned with CACREP standards
• Engage in service to the department, college, university, and the profession
• Recruit and mentor prospective students and take on program leadership roles

Requirements

• Earned doctoral degree in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program (ABD considered if degree is conferred by start of position)
• Clear identity as a Professional Counselor with a background in Clinical Mental Health or School Counseling
• Relevant professional counseling credentials (e.g., LPC, LMFT, NCC, and/or certified school counselor)
• Demonstrated teaching experience at the collegiate level
• Ability to teach CACREP core curriculum areas including counseling theories, psychopathology, group counseling, and multicultural counseling
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the graduate level
• Experience in online, hybrid, and face-to-face teaching formats
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with community partners

About the Company

Rider University is a recognized best college and best-value institution. The Department of Graduate Education, Leadership, and Counseling offers CACREP-accredited programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that promotes self-awareness and professional excellence.