Lecturer (MA Program in Counseling Psychology)

University of Hawaii • Hilo, HI

1d • Remote

About The Position

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo seeks applicants for a temporary, part-time, non-tenure lecturer applicant pool for Academic Year 2026–2027 in the MA Program in Counseling Psychology. Appointments are contingent upon course offerings, sufficient student enrollment, position clearance, and funding availability. Lecturers must be available to teach during the day, evening, or weekend, and/or through distance learning, as needed.

The lecturer will teach PSY 662 (Advanced Addiction Counseling) online, prepare course materials and reports related to teaching and student progress, and hold at least 1.7 office hours per week for each course taught. The lecturer works under the supervision of the Department Chair and the Director of the MA Program in Counseling Psychology, coordinating teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, or a closely related area; ability to teach PSY 662; and teaching or work experience in addiction counseling. The application requires a cover letter, current CV or résumé, contact details for at least three professional references, and transcripts showing relevant degrees and coursework. Official transcripts are required before employment. Applicants with degrees from outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with an equivalency statement from a qualifying agency, at their expense.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, or a closely related area.
• Ability to teach PSY 662 (Advanced Addiction Counseling).
• Teaching or work experience in addiction counseling.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching addiction counseling.
• Experience teaching graduate students.
• Credential as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with reciprocity and international certification, including oversight of the 12 core functions.

Responsibilities

• Teach PSY 662 (Advanced Addiction Counseling) in an online format.
• Prepare course syllabi, lectures, assignments, and reports related to teaching and student progress.
• Maintain a minimum of 1.7 office hours per week for each course taught.
• Integrate teaching efforts with other instructors in the discipline area under the supervision of the Department Chair and Director of the MA Program in Counseling Psychology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree