Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor, Addictions Counseling

**IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:****Job Description****DESCRIPTION**The Department of Counseling at Montclair State University invites applications for the Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor. Appointment includes teaching four courses per semester, primarily in the CACREP accredited master’s-level Addiction Counseling program. The faculty member will also teach graduate courses across the curriculum for prospective counselors in the four concentrations. The department seeks a candidate who is committed to preparing future counselors to effectively work with diverse individuals and communities, actively identifying and addressing systemic barriers within the counseling field, and integrating culturally responsive practices into their teaching and supervision. Faculty members are expected to teach, advise, and mentor students; contribute to accreditation processes; participate in department committees; participate in community engagement; and meet qualifications to teach in a CACREP-accredited program.The University is committed to the success of teaching faculty through opportunities for promotion and professional development to support long-term success and flourishing at the University.Position is a two-year, ten-month, non-tenure track (NTT) appointment, with eligibility for reappointment based on established NTT procedures.**THE DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING**The Counseling Department enrolls approximately 500 students in our master’s, post-master’s/certificate, and doctoral programs, supported by six professional staff members and 13 full-time faculty. The master’s program holds CACREP accreditation in three of its concentrations (Addictions Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and School Counseling) and also offers a 36-credit hour Student Affairs in Higher Education program. The doctoral program, the first CACREP-accredited counseling doctoral program in the New York City metropolitan area, is in its fifteenth year. The department is home to the Community Counseling Clinic, which provides services to the surrounding community and serves as a training site for many students. Dedicated to fostering inclusive, ethical practice, the department prepares counselors and counselor educators to support individuals, families, and communities with a justice-oriented approach.**THE COLLEGE FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH**The College for Community Health (CCHL) at Montclair State University addresses pressing health inequities in New Jersey, the region, and beyond. It furthers the Montclair State University mission by educating and preparing students to meet the needs of the health workforce; engaging with communities and the public to improve health services, systems, and outcomes, and developing meaningful inquiry and scholarship in and for health. In synergy with existing groups and organizations, leveraging the university's strengths, and expanding academic offerings to meet critical health workforce needs, CCHL is leading the way to healthier people and communities, establishing itself as a key transformational leader in the New Jersey region and beyond.**QUALIFICATIONS****Required:*** Earned doctorate in Counseling/Counselor Education or related field; if doctorate is not in Counseling/Counselor Education, experience as a full-time faculty member in a Counseling/Counselor Education program* Professional credential and experience in addiction counseling* Ability to teach in all counseling concentrations* Evidence of excellence in teaching**Preferred:*** Experience using digital technologies to enhance teaching and learning, including teaching online* Record of success teaching in a diverse environment; minimum of three years of teaching experience* Experience as a professional counselor working in addiction counseling**STARTING DATE**

August 28, 2026**REQUIRED MATERIALS:*** Cover Letter* Curriculum Vitae* Teaching StatementNote: Candidates who are shortlisted will be asked to supply 3 letters of recommendation separately.**APPLY BY:** The position is open until filled, and application review begins immediately.**Salary Range**$76,610.24-$84,460.76 AnnuallyThe position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: Montclair State University considers factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s relevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity, when extending an offer.Salary offers for internal employees who are part of a collective bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is within a CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual provisions.**Department**Counseling**Position Type**Teaching Faculty**Contact Information:**For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at **973-655-5000 (Option 2)**, or email talent@montclair.edu.**Inclusion Statement**Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.**EEO/AA Statement**Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.Additional information can be found on the website at **Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy**Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.

The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit:* **Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae** for automatic population of information to the application.* The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.* **Review information** and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.* In the **“My Experience”** section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.**Note:** If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, Montclair State University has evolved from an institution that was a recognized leader in teacher education to an R2 research institution ranked as one of the 100 best public doctoral universities in the nation. The University serves 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master's and baccalaureate programs provided by 13 colleges and schools.Situated on a beautiful 252-acre campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university while retaining the supportive and personalized academic environment that provides a feeling of community more typical of smaller institutions.Montclair State University is proud to be committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in its recruitment and employment practices. The University is an inclusive, #J-18808-Ljbffr