Adjunct Instructor - Counseling and Human Services Fall 2027

University of North Texas System•Dallas, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of North Texas (UNT) Dallas is seeking qualified individuals to establish a robust pool of talented adjunct instructors for its growing counseling programs. This initiative integrates experiential learning, such as internships, service learning, and project-based collaborations with industry partners, into every student’s academic journey. Selected candidates will be responsible for teaching master's-level counseling courses across multiple formats including face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction using the Canvas learning management system. The ideal candidates will demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching excellence and dedication to student success. Teaching opportunities will be available in Group Counseling, Family Counseling, Substance Abuse Treatment, Professional School Counseling, Practicum in School Counseling, and Career Counseling, beginning with the Fall 2027 semester. Candidates will be drawn from this talent pool as positions become available. As our programs continue to expand, additional teaching opportunities may arise across our counseling curriculum.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Counselor Education or a closely related field from a CACREP-accredited university.
Maintain active status as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a minimum of two years of experience, or hold equivalent licensure in a counseling field.
Academic experience working in a campus with all students, staff and faculty.
Experience in working with industry-standard tools and programming languages for analytics.
Strong instructional design and course development skills.
Effective use of learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Proficient use of educational technology and digital learning tools.
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three years of school counseling experience, including supervision responsibilities.
Comprehensive knowledge of TEA requirements and maintain active memberships in state and national school counseling organizations.
For Clinical Mental Health positions, candidates should have substantial experience in group counseling and family systems approaches, along with a proven record of teaching all populations.
Experience working in all academic settings.
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of CACREP standards.
Maintain active memberships in state and national professional organizations.
Bilingual skills are highly valued.

Responsibilities

Teach master's-level counseling courses across multiple formats including face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction using Canvas learning management system.
Integrate real-world human services experience into classroom instruction.
Assess student learning outcomes and provide constructive feedback.
Facilitate engaging online, hybrid, and face-to-face instruction.
Create a supportive learning environment.
Mentor all student populations.
Work collaboratively with faculty and staff.
Maintain flexible schedule to meet academic demands.