Acting Assistant Professor of Counseling Services

The Department of Graduate Education, Leadership, and Counseling at Rider University invites applications for a full-time one-year Acting Assistant Professor position in the Counseling Programs beginning September 1, 2026. This is a full-time faculty position and is focused on teaching and service responsibilities. Our department offers CACREP-accredited graduate programs, including Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. We seek a dynamic scholar-practitioner committed to excellence in teaching and clinical supervision, as well as professional leadership and service.

Responsibilities:

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

Program Overview:

Rider University's MA Counseling Programs are CACREP-accredited in Counseling Services (school counseling focus) and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Students enrolled in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree can also complete a concentration in Dance Movement Therapy. The program prides itself on a collaborative atmosphere and promotes the teaching of self- awareness as a key part of becoming a professional counselor. We seek a dedicated professional with a collaborative approach to join our dynamic and growing program.

Application Deadline:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Contact Information:

For questions or additional information, please contact

Co-Chairs:

William Sterner ( wsterner@rider.edu ) and Terry Pertuit ( tpertuit@rider.edu ) Earned doctoral degree in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program; ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by the 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 introduction to counseling, group counseling, psychopathology (i.e., DSM Diagnosis), counseling theories, addictions, human growth and development, multicultural counseling, practicum, and internship. Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required. Teaching experience at the collegiate or graduate level. Experience in online, hybrid, and face-to-face teaching formats. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with community partners.