Counselor Education & Supervision Adjunct Faculty

Nelson University Online Counseling Faculty Position

Nelson University seeks a highly qualified adjunct faculty member with a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program to begin teaching in Fall 2027. This position is within the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Community Services. The successful candidate will teach assigned graduate counseling courses in a fully online format and contribute to the continued strength of the counseling curriculum.

The primary responsibilities include teaching assigned counseling and counselor education courses beginning Fall 2027, delivering instruction aligned with CACREP standards where applicable, integrating Christian faith and professional counseling identity in course engagement, facilitating applied learning, case analysis, and professional skill development, providing timely, substantive feedback to students, and submitting required course documentation and assessment materials.

Minimum qualifications include an earned doctoral degree in Counselor Education & Supervision, graduation from a CACREP-accredited program, and ABD candidates with a clear timeline toward completion of the terminal degree may be considered. Preferred qualifications include state licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor and minimum three years of teaching experience in a college or university setting.

Professional qualifications include documented professional counseling/clinical experience, experience teaching in an online format preferred, strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to engage students from diverse backgrounds, and commitment to collaboration and program development.

Faith commitment includes personal faith consistent with Nelson University's evangelical Christian mission and active participation in a local church community; Assemblies of God affiliation preferred.

Compensation is determined according to established distance education pay scales and is based on credentials and teaching assignments.

Application process includes completing the fields under "Apply here", listing references and previous employment positions, submitting copies of transcripts, a graduate-level writing sample, a written philosophy of Christian higher education, two letters of reference, and completion of the Faculty Application Survey on Faith and Mission Alignment.

This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Contact Dr. John Savell, Chair, Behavioral Sciences and Community Services, at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.