Part-Time Faculty - Counselor Education, Academic Year 2026 - 2027

University of Maine System•Gorham, ME

About The Position

The University of Southern Maine’s Counselor Education Department invites applications for part-time faculty. Part-time faculty members would primarily support courses in clinical supervision, group counseling, professional issues in mental health counseling, crisis intervention, multicultural counseling, human development, and other areas essential to students’ professional counseling preparation and are aligned with programmatic and accreditation expectations. We are seeking student-focused instructors who will be responsible for the full delivery and grading of the course. The instructor is responsible for responding to student course inquiries through electronic mail, phone call, or in-person, and posting final grades in a timely manner. The course sections and modalities will be determined by the department chair, in collaboration with the part-time faculty. The USM Counselor Education program [https://usm.maine.edu/counselor-education/] is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of courses within the Counselor Education program. The philosophy of the Counselor Education department is to prepare our graduates to act as facilitators of change in the lives of individuals at all developmental levels. By modeling high standards of professionalism and ethics with the profession and offering a foundation of knowledge, skills, self-awareness, and practice, the Counselor Education program aspires to prepare counselors of the highest quality to work in schools, mental health agencies, businesses, hospitals, rehabilitation organizations, private practice, and other settings. Part-time faculty members are paid on a credit hour basis based on prior teaching experience, as determined by the Part-Time Faculty Association of Maine (PATFA), an affiliate of the national American Federation of Teachers (AFT) union. To view the Credit Hour Rates for AY 2026, please refer to the PATFA Contract [https://www.maine.edu/human-resources/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/03/PATFA-2023-2026-CBA-accessible.docx]. Eligible part-time faculty members may elect certain benefits [https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/wp-content/uploads/sites/235/2022/07/Single-Page-Benefits-PATFA.pdf] provided by the University of Maine System. In addition, The Center for Academic Innovation [https://usmdl.org/] provides learning design consulting and faculty development opportunities to help faculty to create engaging programs, courses and lesson plans grounded in evidence-based best practices for every modality. The University of Southern Maine [https://usm.maine.edu/] is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond. USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University [https://usm.maine.edu/about-our-university/]. The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community. We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

Requirements

An earned Masters in Counseling
Active clinical licensure (LCPC, LMFT, LCSW or Licensed Psychologist)
Previous experience in teaching or training
Demonstrated knowledge of child and adult development

Responsibilities

full delivery and grading of the course
responding to student course inquiries through electronic mail, phone call, or in-person
posting final grades in a timely manner

Benefits

Eligible part-time faculty members may elect certain benefits provided by the University of Maine System.
The Center for Academic Innovation provides learning design consulting and faculty development opportunities to help faculty to create engaging programs, courses and lesson plans grounded in evidence-based best practices for every modality.

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