What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructors of Counseling Education position at University of Missouri-Saint Louis?
The Counseling Program in the Department of Education Sciences and Professional Programs at the University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL)
The Counseling Program in the Department of Education Sciences and Professional Programs at the University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL) is continuously seeking qualified candidates for adjunct faculty to teach graduate courses in Counseling. The Counseling Program at UMSL offers CACREP-accredited master's degrees in school counseling and clinical mental health counseling as well as a CACREP-accredited PhD program in counselor education.
Positions vary by semester. Courses may include Psychopathology and Diagnosis; Foundations for Multicultural Counseling; Assessment in Counseling; Career Counseling and Development; Introduction to Systems in Counseling; Group Procedures in Counseling; Play Therapy; Introduction to Addiction Counseling; Counseling for Loss, Crisis, and Trauma; Internship; and more.
Adjunct instructors are needed to teach evening courses (typically 5:30-8:10pm) on UMSL's campus. A few courses (i.e., Assessment in Counseling, Career Counseling and Development, Social Class, and Poverty in Counseling) are taught in asynchronous online formats. Applicants should indicate their availability for in person or online teaching in their materials.
Adjuncts are appointed for summer (mid-May to early August), fall (mid-August to mid-December), and spring (mid-January to mid-May) semesters. Appointments are for each semester as needed and are term, non-benefit, non-tenure-accruing positions, with possibility for renewal. Candidate materials will be kept on file as program teaching needs change each term.
Major Responsibilities:
Teach courses that adhere to CACREP accreditation standards. Collaborate with department faculty.
- An earned graduate degree in counseling (a doctorate in Counselor Education is preferred)
- Counseling experience working with diverse clients and communities
- Evidence of counselor professional identity (such as licensure, certification, credentials, or organizational memberships)
- Evidence of teaching experience (preferably at the college level)
- Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Application materials should include:
(a) Cover Letter,
(b) Resume/CV,
(c) Unofficial Graduate Transcripts, and
(d) Teaching Statement reflecting teaching philosophy, descriptions of specific course assignments or lessons that fit with this philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Contact information for references will be requested in the hiring process. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Emily Brown (brownemily@umsl.edu).
Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.
This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.
To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.
