Tenured Faculty of Counselor Education; Associate Professor​/Professor

Position: Open Rank Tenured Faculty of Counselor Education (Associate Professor/Professor)

Open Rank Tenured Faculty of Counselor Education (Associate Professor/Professor)

Job No: 497080

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Location: South Orange, New Jersey

Duties and Responsibilities

This search is part of a multiyear infusion of resources into the Counselor Education graduate portfolio, anticipating a start date of August 2026. The successful candidate is expected to lead the Department of Professional Psychology and Family Therapy as Department Chair for a three‑year term, maintain a strong presence on the South Orange campus, and engage in high‑impact activities with students, including teaching, advisement, mentoring, and program development.

• Maintain a 6‑credit teaching load per academic year, including courses within the Counseling portfolio.
• Maintain a robust scholarly agenda commensurate with a tenured appointment at an R2 university.
• Active service across the University, College, Department, and discipline.
• Curriculum development and program assessment, review, and revision.
• Student advisement and mentorship.
• Commitment to the University’s mission.

About the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media

Launched in Summer 2023, Seton Hall’s College of Human Development, Culture, and Media (CHDCM) embodies the University’s commitment to pedagogical innovation and community engagement. The College houses four departments:
Communication, Media, and the Arts;
Education Leadership, Management, and Policy;
Educational Studies; and Professional Psychology and Family Therapy. With approximately 1,550 students, CHDCM is the second largest college at Seton Hall University.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in Counselor Education from an accredited institution, or fulfillment of CACREP core faculty requirements.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly accomplishments commensurate with a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and graduate student mentorship commensurate with a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Evidence of leadership in professional counseling organizations.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior leadership/administrative experience (e.g., program director, department chair).
• Experience teaching courses on‑campus and alternate modalities with demonstrated effectiveness.
• Licensed or license‑eligible in Professional Counseling in the state of New Jersey.
• New Jersey School Counselor certification or eligibility for same.
• Demonstrated evidence of, or potential for, grant writing.
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaborations, research, and academic innovation across the College’s departments.

Salary Range

$92,037 - $111,178 (top end assumes appointment at the rank of Professor; Department Chair secondary appointment negotiated with Dean)

Exempt/Nonexempt

Exempt

Physical Demands

General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required materials: cover letter, CV, names and contact information for three professional references, writing sample, and transcripts for all coursework completed indicating receipt of all degrees.
Optional materials: teaching philosophy, prior student evaluations, and/or letters of reference.
The Search Committee will conduct video interviews with semi‑finalists. Finalists will be invited to a required on‑campus full‑day/two‑day visit.
Review of applications is underway and will continue until a candidate is appointed. Applicants who submit their application and all materials by 12/15/2025 will receive priority consideration.

Benefits Information

Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs, including bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance; dental insurance; life insurance; and retirement plan. More information is available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Contact

Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Minsun Lee, Ph.D., by phone at (973) 275‑4822 or via email .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. The faculty respects Catholic beliefs and values, engages Catholic intellectual tradition, and supports the University’s mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.

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