Lecturer in Psychiatry
Rutgers The State University
United States

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title: Open-Rank Faculty
Department: SHP – Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions
Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Location: Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
Position Status: Full Time
Contract Type: 12-month faculty position


Salary Details

  • Minimum salary: $95,000.00

Final salary may vary depending on:

  • Candidate qualifications
  • Experience and expertise
  • Availability of department or grant funding
  • Market benchmarks
  • Internal equity considerations

Institution Overview

The position is part of Rutgers University, specifically within Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS).

RBHS is New Jersey’s premier academic health center, integrating:

  • Education
  • Clinical care
  • Research

It includes:

  • Eight schools
  • Behavioral health network
  • Multiple research institutes focused on:
    • Cancer
    • Neuroscience
    • Biotechnology
    • Environmental health
    • Health policy and aging

About the Department

The Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions is one of seven academic departments in the School of Health Professions.

Programs include:

  • M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling (CACREP-accredited)
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling Track
  • Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision

The department prepares students for careers as:

  • Counselors
  • Educators
  • Researchers
  • Advanced clinicians

focused on mental health and rehabilitation services.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

  • Teach master’s and doctoral-level counseling courses in:Teach undergraduate courses
    • Mental health counseling
    • Rehabilitation counseling
  • Develop curriculum materials for on-campus and online courses
  • Teach in both in-person and web-based environments
  • Pursue an active research agenda
  • Assist with program accreditation preparation
  • Advise graduate students
  • Participate in:Comply with Rutgers RBHS and legacy UMDNJ policies (corporate compliance, code of conduct, conflict of interest policies)
    • Professional associations
    • Community service
    • University service activities

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Candidates must have:

  • Doctorate in:Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or eligibility for LPC in New Jersey
    • Counselor Education and Supervision
    • Psychiatric Rehabilitation
    • Or equivalent field (preferably CACREP-accredited program)
  • Experience as a mental health counselor
  • Knowledge/interest in psychiatric rehabilitation
  • Higher education teaching experience (or equivalent graduate assistant/guest lecturing experience for recent graduates)
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) or eligibility
  • Evidence of teaching excellence in higher education
  • Evidence of scholarly productivity
  • Experience providing evidence-based interventions for individuals with serious mental illness
  • Professional membership in counseling organizations

Work Environment

  • Primary work location: Piscataway campus
  • Environment: classrooms and offices
  • Moderate noise level
  • Standard office equipment provided
  • Some local travel required for clinical site visits and stakeholder meetings

Benefits

Rutgers University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, prescription, and dental coverage
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and leave programs
  • Retirement plans (defined contribution + tax-deferred savings options)
  • Employee and dependent educational benefits
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Employee discount programs

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

  • Cover Letter / Letter of Application
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • List of Professional References (contact information)

Apply via:

Rutgers Careers Posting


Equal Employment Opportunity

Rutgers University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on:

  • Race
  • Gender identity or expression
  • Disability status
  • Veteran status
  • Sexual orientation
  • Genetic information
  • Or other protected categories under law


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