Adjunct Faculty- Clinical Fieldwork Instructor

University of West Alabama: Academic Affairs: College of Education: Department of Counselor Education Location University of West Alabama Open Date Oct 26, 2026 Description The Adjunct Clinical Fieldwork Instructor provides high-quality, synchronous online clinical instruction and group supervision to graduate counseling students enrolled in Practicum and Internship courses on a part-time, term-by-term basis. The instructor supports the development of competent, ethical, culturally responsive, and reflective professional counselors through structured clinical supervision, applied clinical instruction, professional mentorship, and ongoing evaluation of student clinical competencies. The position plays an essential role in supporting student progression through clinical field experiences while maintaining alignment with the 2024 Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) Standards, applicable professional ethical codes, and departmental clinical training requirements. The Adjunct Clinical Fieldwork Instructor collaborates with the Field Experience Coordinator, Program Director, and departmental faculty to promote student clinical readiness, professional development, and successful completion of supervised field experiences. Clinical Instruction and Supervision Facilitate scheduled, synchronous online group supervision for graduate students enrolled in Practicum, Internship I, and Internship II courses. Provide developmentally appropriate clinical supervision that strengthens counseling skills, case conceptualization, treatment planning, ethical decision-making, and professional counselor identity. Guide students in applying counseling theories, evidence-based interventions, and culturally responsive practices to clinical experiences. Facilitate meaningful case discussions, peer consultation, reflective practice, and clinical skill development. Integrate current counseling research, professional ethical standards, and evidence-based practices into clinical instruction. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical supervision practices in virtual learning environments. Clinical Competency Assessment & Student Evaluation Evaluate student clinical performance using departmental assessment instruments, clinical competency rubrics, and established evaluation procedures. Assess student progress in counseling skills, professional dispositions, ethical practice, multicultural responsiveness, and clinical decision-making. Provide timely, constructive, and developmentally appropriate feedback regarding clinical documentation and other required course assessments. Identify students demonstrating clinical skill deficiencies, professional disposition concerns, or difficulties meeting clinical expectations. Communicate clinical performance concerns promptly to the Field Experience Coordinator and Program Director, and participate in established student support, remediation, and gatekeeping processes. Field Experience Documentation & Compliance Monitor student progress toward required Practicum and Internship clinical training requirements. Review and verify student clinical documentation, including supervision participation, clinical hour records, and required field experience assignments. Utilize designated clinical documentation platforms, including Lumnivero Tevera/ELC, to monitor student progress and complete required evaluations. Maintain accurate and timely records of student grades, clinical competency assessments, supervision attendance, and required documentation. Coordinate with the Field Experience Coordinator regarding student clinical progression, site supervision concerns, and field experience requirements. Support departmental compliance with the 2024 CACREP Standards, institutional policies, and applicable professional counseling requirements. Support students in developing professional counselor identity, ethical awareness, clinical confidence, and reflective practice. Foster a supportive, inclusive, and professionally accountable clinical learning environment. Model appropriate professional communication, clinical judgment, ethical decision-making, and responsiveness to supervision. Encourage student self-assessment, integration of supervisory feedback, and ongoing professional growth. Communicate clearly and consistently with students regarding course expectations, clinical responsibilities, professional conduct, and progression requirements. Maintain reasonable availability for student consultation and clinical guidance outside scheduled group supervision sessions. Instructional and Department Responsibilities Deliver assigned clinical coursework in accordance with approved master syllabi, departmental curriculum, and established learning outcomes. Maintain course materials, assignments, assessments, and instructional resources within Blackboard Ultra. Ensure clinical instruction and assessment practices align with applicable 2024 CACREP Standards and departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Submit grades, clinical evaluations, and required documentation within established institutional and departmental deadlines. Collaborate with core faculty, the Field Experience Coordinator, and departmental leadership to promote consistency across clinical field experience courses. Participate in adjunct faculty orientation, clinical supervision training, departmental meetings, and professional development activities as requested. Adhere to university policies, professional ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and departmental expectations. Work Environment and Appointment Terms Adjunct appointments are part-time and contingent upon student enrollment, funding, departmental needs, and institutional approval. Instructional assignments may include graduate-level Practicum, Internship I, and Internship II courses in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and/or School Counseling. Courses are delivered online and include required synchronous group supervision sessions. Instructors are expected to maintain consistent attendance and engagement during scheduled clinical supervision meetings. Compensation is determined in accordance with institutional adjunct faculty compensation policies and the applicable instructional assignment. Adjunct faculty are not eligible for benefits unless otherwise specified by institutional policy. Continued appointments are contingent upon satisfactory instructional performance, compliance with departmental expectations, and program needs. Qualifications Required: Earned master's degree or higher in Counseling, Counselor Education, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution. Proof of current professional counseling credential or license appropriate to the assigned specialty and supervisory responsibilities, such as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or an appropriate school counseling credential. Minimum of two years of relevant professional counseling experience in clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, or a closely related professional counseling setting. Demonstrated knowledge of counseling theories, clinical assessment, case conceptualization, counseling interventions, ethical practice, and professional counselor development. Knowledge of the ACA Code of Ethics and/or ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors, as applicable. Demonstrated ability to facilitate clinical supervision, provide constructive feedback, and evaluate graduate counseling student competencies. Effective written, oral, interpersonal, and professional communication skills. Ability to deliver synchronous online instruction and utilize Blackboard Ultra, Zoom, and electronic clinical documentation systems. Ability to meet CACREP requirements for faculty qualifications and clinical supervision responsibilities Earned doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program. Graduation from a CACREP-accredited counseling master's program. Experience teaching graduate-level Practicum or Internship courses in a CACREP-accredited counseling program. Experience providing clinical supervision to counselors-in-training or postgraduate counselors. Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential or documented training in clinical supervision. Familiarity with the 2024 CACREP Standards, particularly supervised field experience requirements and student clinical competency assessment. Experience evaluating clinical counseling skills, professional dispositions, and student learning outcomes. Experience using Lumnivero Tevera/ELC or comparable clinical field experience management systems. Experience designing and facilitating synchronous online clinical supervision and graduate-level counseling instruction. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, ethical clinical practice, and counselor education. Accreditation & Professional Expectations The Adjunct Clinical Fieldwork Instructor is expected to support the Department of Counselor Education's commitment to the 2024 CACREP Standards through consistent clinical instruction, appropriate supervision practices, competency-based student evaluation, and accurate documentation of student clinical progression. Instructors must maintain appropriate professional qualifications, demonstrate ethical and culturally responsive supervision practices, and participate in departmental quality assurance and continuous improvement activities as applicable. The position is classified as an adjunct instructional appointment and does not automatically constitute designation as CACREP core faculty. 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