Open-Rank Faculty

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting TitleOpen-Rank FacultyDepartmentSHP - Psychiatric RehabilitatiSalary DetailsA minimum of $95,000.00Offer InformationThe 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.BenefitsRutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:Medical, prescription drug, and dental coveragePaid vacation, holidays, and various leave programsCompetitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings optionsEmployee and dependent educational benefitsLife insurance coverageEmployee discounts programsFor detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: .Posting SummaryThe Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions is one of seven academic Departments, located in the School of Health Professions. The Department offers a full career ladder of graduate and undergraduate degrees, including an M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Track that is accredited by CACREP. The Department also offers a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. Additional information about the School of Health Professions is available at is an open rank, 12-month faculty position. The successful candidate will support the preparation of students who will become professional counselors, educators, researchers, and advanced clinicians in the effective treatment of people with mental illnesses and disabilities via counseling services and rehabilitation intervention.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:• Teach master’s and doctoral level counseling courses related to mental health counseling and rehabilitation counseling• Teach undergraduate courses• Develop curricula materials for on-campus and web-based courses• Teaching in both on-campus and web-based learning environments is required• Pursue a relevant research agenda• Assist in program accreditation preparation• Advise graduate students• Participate in professional association, community service and university service activities• Understand and adhere to legacy Rutgers RBHS compliance standards as they appear in legacy UMDNJ’s Corporate Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest PolicyPosition StatusFull TimePosting Number26FA0471Posting Open DatePosting Close Date Qualifications Minimum Education and ExperienceMinimum Education/Specialty, License/Certification:Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision, Psychiatric Rehabilitation or equivalent required, preferably from a CACREP accredited programLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or eligibility to become a LPC in New JerseyMinimum Qualifications and Experience:Experience as a mental health counselorKnowledge of / interest in psychiatric rehabilitationHigher education teaching experience (for recent graduates, this may be limited to graduate assistant activities and/or guest lectures)Excellent written and oral communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), or eligibilityEvidence of teaching excellence in higher educationEvidence of scholarly productivityProfessional experience providing evidence-based interventions to individuals living with serious mental illnessProfessional identity within counseling professions as evidenced by membership in professional counseling organizationsCertifications/LicensesRequired Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesPreferred QualificationsEquipment UtilizedPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentThere are no significant physical demands associated with this position. There are no special vision requirements. The work environment includes classrooms and offices. There is moderate noise. The candidate will work primarily on the Piscataway campus and will have access to a standard computer, phone, and internet access to perform the duties outlined. Some local travel is required to make clinical site visits and attend meetings with stakeholders.OverviewNew Jersey’s premier academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.Our elite and renowned faculty are teachers, health researchers and providers, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education and training in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. An important mission of RBHS is to promote the careers of faculty, staff, and learners.Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.Statement Posting Details Special Instructions to ApplicantsQuick Link to PostingCampusRutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)Home Location CampusPiscataway (RBHS)CityPiscatawayStateNJLocation Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. 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