School Counseling & Clinical Mental Health Counseling Adjunct

The University of Saint Joseph invites qualified applicants to serve as part-time adjunct faculty within the Counseling & Applied Behavioral Studies Department.  The department is actively recruiting several adjuncts for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters for faculty to teach courses within our CACREP accredited clinical mental health counseling and school counseling programs. 

The School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate programs seek skilled counselors (school and clinical) and counselor educators to teach a range of courses in our rigorous in-person program. The program faculty are committed to supporting a variety of student interests and needs, and the teaching style is student-focused and relational. Class sizes depend on the nature of the course and can range from 6 to 22. Core faculty share their syllabi and teaching resources with adjuncts, and a virtual forum for adjunct faculty is held every three to four weeks throughout each semester to provide connection with the program and teaching support.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Teach 3 credits designated as contact time with the students.
• Prepare lectures, projects, homework, assessments, and other student assignments that align with the course syllabus.
• Grade all student assignments in a timely manner. Provide appropriate feedback to students to promote academic success.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours; Adjunct must be available a minimum of one additional hour per week, either in-person or virtually, to provide support to students.
• Attend program/department meetings as requested.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the current methods and practices for teaching college-level courses; present qualified and clear instruction related to the course subject.
• Learn and utilize technology offered at USJ to facilitate teaching.
• Meet all designated class periods in the semester as dictated by the academic calendar.
• Submit mid-semester and final grades to the Registrar's Office within required time-frames, leave all course records with the department chairperson upon completion of the course.
• Provide a supportive atmosphere for student success.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling or related field when teaching undergraduate courses. Degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
• Clinical license (LPC preferred) or School Counselor Certification. 
• Prior teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Cultural competency to work with diverse student and/or employee population
• Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph
• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Information:

• Teaching assignments are part-time, on a semester basis only and are dependent on student enrollment and department need.
• Courses are offered in a variety of formats (as decided upon by the Registrar's Office) including in-person, synchronous online, and asynchronous online. Courses are offered at various times, including day, evening, weekdays, and Saturdays. Please indicate in your cover letter your general availability and your experience teaching in various formats.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties.

Compensation: 

• Non-Terminal Degree & 0-6 credits experience = $2,900
• Terminal Degree & 0-6 credits experience = $3,100

NON-DISCRIMINATION & TITLE IX INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES INFORMATION

The University of Saint Joseph believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from different socioeconomic backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

 Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should apply online.  Please submit:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• A cover letter addressing your specific subject area strengths, interests, and any applicable teaching experience. Please also include your general availability.

The Department Chairperson will review your application. If there is an opening in a subject area you are qualified to teach, the department will contact you directly to discuss the specific opportunity. Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Saint Joseph as adjunct faculty.

The University of Saint Joseph is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.