What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty -Professional Counseling and Leadership (Spring 2025) position at Jacksonville State University?
Adjunct Faculty -Professional Counseling and Leadership (Spring 2025)
Job no : 497212
Work type : Adjunct
Location : Jacksonville, AL (CEPS Complex)
Categories : Faculty
Jacksonville State University
Adjunct Faculty
Professional Counseling and Leadership
Job Summary
The Department of Professional Counseling and Leadership is seeking adjunct faculty members to teach courses in the program areas of School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. These courses are offered in-person, hybrid and online with experience in all three instruction methods preferred.
We also seek adjuncts to serve as supervisors for candidates completing field and clinical experiences (practicum and internship). Adjuncts applying for the position of university supervisor must be flexible and able to travel to placement sites.
About Jax State
Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State University is a learning-centered university in Jacksonville, Alabama, whose mission is to provide distinctive educational, cultural, and social experiences for a diverse student population.
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, approximately midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to more than 9,600 students representing 61 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to http : / / www.jsu.edu / president / strategic_planning.html
Academically Jax State offers 101 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features seven colleges on its 459-acre campus - Arts and Humanities; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Science & Mathematics and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and Jax State's commitment to excellence.
College Information
The College of Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) prepares professionals and leaders at every level - from preschool to college - equipping graduates with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to make a positive impact from the moment they begin their career. Tracing our roots back to the creation of the university as a teaching institution, our college is recognized for its long history of preparing the best first-day ready educators in the State of Alabama. Additionally, graduates of our professional studies programs are highly esteemed for their outstanding performance and contributions in their career fields.
Required Qualifications
- An Ed.S. (or higher) degree in counseling or field related to the program area for which employment is sought.
- Recent experience practicing in the program or related field. Individuals serving as administrators are qualified if they also have experience in the program area for which employment is sought.
- Proficiency in the use of basic instructional technology including Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and other common instructional and education management systems.
- Knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations concerning Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Section 504, IDEA 1997 amendments, and the ADA for transition and employment.
- Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
Required Application Documents
Clery Notice : In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, https : / / clerycenter.org / policy-resources / the-clery-act / the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at : http : / / jsu.edu / police / docs / CleryAnnualReport.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity : JSU is an Equal Employment, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Advertised : Aug 20 2024 Central Daylight Time
Applications close : Jun 30 2025 Central Daylight Time
