Assistant Professor of Counselor Education; Tenure-Track

Assistant Professor of Counselor Education (Tenure-Track)

Job No: 497091
Full Time/Part Time:
Full-time

Location:

South Orange

Seton Hall University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Counselor Education, beginning August 2026. The candidate will maintain a strong presence on our South Orange residential campus while engaging in teaching, advisement, mentoring, and academic program development. The role includes a 9-credit teaching load (three courses per semester) and a comprehensive research agenda with external funding pursuits.

• Dedication to research, teaching, and service
• 18 credit teaching load per academic year, including Counselor Education-related courses
• Establish and maintain a robust scholarly agenda commensurate with tenure-track at an R2 university, including external funding pursuit
• 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

• Doctoral degree in Counselor Education from an accredited institution, or fulfillment of CACREP core faculty requirements
• Record of scholarly research agenda with future promise of significant publications and/or grants
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds

• Experience teaching courses both on-campus and alternate modalities with demonstrated effectiveness
• Background in a CACREP-recognized specialization
• Licensed or license-eligible in Professional Counseling and/or School Counseling in the state of NJ
• Demonstrated evidence of, or potential for, grant writing
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaborations, research, and academic innovation across the College's Academic Departments and University

$83,142 - $92,381

Seton Hall University offers comprehensive benefits including bundled medical, prescription, vision insurance, dental, life insurance, and retirement plan.

Required materials: cover letter, CV, three professional references, writing sample, transcripts. Optional: teaching philosophy, prior student evaluations, letters of reference. Video interviews with semi-finalists and a two-day on-campus visit for finalists. Review will continue until a candidate is appointed. Priority consideration for application and materials submitted by January 7, 2026.

Search Committee Chair Peggy Brady-Amoon, Ph.D. Phone:  Email:
Margaret brady-amoon

Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions.