Adjunct Instructor: Counseling and Human Services

University of North Texas - Dallas
United States, Texas, Dallas
7300 University Hills Boulevard (Show on map)
Feb 20, 2025
Title: Adjunct Instructor: Counseling and Human Services Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Human Services Department: DAL-Counseling & Human Services-518100 Job Location: Dallas Salary: $3,500 FTE: .48 Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible About Us - Values Overview: Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. 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Department Summary The Counseling Program at UNT Dallas cultivates skilled practitioners dedicated to fostering wellness across diverse populations, from children to adults, families to communities, both locally and globally. Through two CACREP-accredited master's tracks in school counseling and mental health counseling, students develop into culturally-responsive change agents under the guidance of experienced faculty who bring rich backgrounds in clinical practice and research. Our program emphasizes hands-on experiential learning alongside evidence-based practices, providing students with authentic training experiences. Graduates emerge as passionate leaders and diversity advocates, well-prepared to make meaningful impacts in the communities they serve. Position Overview Qualified individuals are being sought to establish a pool of readily available talented persons from which these vacancies are filled as they occur. The adjunct instructor is responsible for teaching masters-level counseling graduate courses face to face, in hybrid and online formats using Canvas. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about teaching and student success. POSITIONS: UNT Dallas is hiring for a variety of Counseling and School classes as we begin to further grow our programs, which may include the following positions to begin, Fall 2024 semester. Group Counseling Family Counseling Substance Abuse Treatment Professional School Counseling Practicum in School Counseling Career Counseling. Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in Counselor Education or closely related field from a CACREP-accredited university. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with minimum two years of experience or equivalent counseling licensure Demonstrated. teaching excellence in graduate instruction or professional development training Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience with online and hybrid teaching modalities. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in counselor education, a commitment to clinical excellence, and the ability to effectively engage graduate learners across multiple instructional formats. Experience with Canvas learning management system is beneficial. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities N/A Preferred Qualifications SPECIALIZED QUALIFICATIONS: School Counseling Positions: Texas School Counselor Certification Minimum 3 years of school counseling experience School counseling supervision experience Working knowledge of Texas Education Agency (TEA) requirements Active membership in state and national school counseling organizations Clinical Mental Health Positions: Demonstrated experience in group counseling and family systems. Strong teaching background with diverse populations. Experience working in culturally diverse academic settings. Knowledge of CACREP standards and requirements. Active membership in state and national professional counseling organizations. Preferred for All Positions: Bilingual skills Experience working with diverse student populations. Demonstrated commitment to multicultural competency. Experience in culturally responsive teaching practices. Active engagement in professional counseling communities. Required License/Registration/Certifications N/A Job Duties: N/A Work Schedule: As required to meet the academic schedule. Driving University Vehicle: No Security Sensitive: This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions: Benefits: For information regarding our Benefits, click here. 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