Adjunct Instructor - Counseling and Human Services – Summer 2027

University of North Texas System•Dallas, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of North Texas System is seeking qualified individuals to establish a robust pool of talented adjunct instructors for its growing counseling programs at UNT Dallas. 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 starting the Summer 2027 semester in Group Counseling, Family Counseling, Substance Abuse Treatment, Professional School Counseling, Practicum in School Counseling, and Career Counseling. 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.
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 culturally diverse 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

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.
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, and maintain active memberships in state and national professional organizations.
Bilingual skills are highly valued.

Responsibilities

Teaching master's-level counseling courses across multiple formats including face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction using Canvas learning management system.
Integrating real-world human services experience into classroom instruction.
Assessing student learning outcomes and providing constructive feedback.
Facilitating engaging online, hybrid, and face-to-face instruction.
Creating inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Mentoring diverse student populations.
Collaborating with faculty and staff.
Maintaining a flexible schedule to meet academic demands.