New

Open Rank Faculty

Rutgers University

life insurance, employee discount

United States, New Jersey, Piscataway

May 12, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Open Rank Faculty
Department	SHP - Psychiatric Rehabilitati
Salary Details	A minimum of $95,000.00
Offer Information	The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits	Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs
Posting Summary	This is an open-rank, 12-month, co-terminus faculty position that is partially state-funded and partially grant-funded, with continued appointment contingent upon funding. The successful candidate will help prepare students to become professional counselors, educators, researchers, and advanced clinicians specializing in effective treatment of people with mental illnesses and disabilities via counseling services and rehabilitation interventions.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	26FA0480
Posting Open Date
Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision, Psychiatric Rehabilitation or equivalent required, preferably from a CACREP accredited program Experience as a mental health counselor Knowledge of / interest in psychiatric rehabilitation Higher education teaching experience (for recent graduates, this may be limited to graduate assistant activities and/or guest lectures) Excellent written and oral communication skills
Certifications/Licenses	Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or eligibility to become a LPC in New Jersey
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), or eligibility Evidence of teaching excellence in higher education Evidence of scholarly productivity Professional experience providing evidence-based interventions to individuals living with serious mental illness Professional identity within counseling professions as evidenced by membership in professional counseling organizations
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Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/274704
Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
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