Adjunct Faculty – Counseling

NKU Beta Gamma Sigma • Highland Heights, KY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Counseling Program at Northern Kentucky University invites applications on an ongoing basis from qualified professionals interested in serving as part-time adjunct faculty. Applications will be maintained in a pool of prospective instructors and reviewed as instructional needs arise. Inclusion in the applicant pool does not guarantee a teaching assignment.

The Counseling Program offers CACREP-accredited graduate programs/specializations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. Adjunct faculty may be considered to teach in-person graduate courses in either specialization, including knowledge- and skills-based courses as well as courses involving clinical supervision, such as practicum and internship. Course assignments are based on program needs, candidate qualifications, areas of expertise, and availability.

Requirements

• A master’s degree or higher in counseling, preferably from a CACREP-accredited counseling program.
• Appropriate professional licensure or certification relevant to the candidate’s area of practice (e.g., clinical mental health counseling or school counseling).
• Professional experience relevant to the courses the candidate may be assigned to teach.
• Demonstrated ability to support graduate-level student learning and professional development.
• Candidates considered for courses involving clinical supervision must meet applicable program, professional, and CACREP requirements for supervisors.

Nice To Haves

• A doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program.
• Previous experience teaching or co-teaching graduate counseling courses, particularly within a CACREP-accredited program.
• Experience providing clinical supervision to counseling students or practicing counselors.
• Current professional licensure or certification as a clinical mental health counselor, school counselor, or other credential appropriate to the assigned course.
• Professional expertise aligned with current program instructional needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned graduate counseling courses in accordance with university and program policies and applicable CACREP accreditation standards.
• Facilitate student learning through effective instruction, engagement, feedback, and assessment.
• Assess student achievement of designated course and CACREP learning outcomes.
• Maintain appropriate communication with students and program faculty.
• Provide in-person office hours and be reasonable availability to enrolled students.
• For clinical courses, provide supervision and evaluate student development in accordance with program requirements, professional standards, and applicable accreditation requirements.
• Complete required course-related documentation and assessment activities within established program and university timelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level