Clinical Mental Health Counselor Adjunct- Remote

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

South College Online seeks candidates for an adjunct Clinical Mental Health Counseling faculty member.  Successful candidates will have a terminal degree in Counselor Education or Counseling, and preference will be given to candidates who have successfully taught graduate counseling courses in the online format.  The position is online remote and will report directly to the Program Director of Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The major responsibility of all faculty members is to provide quality instruction in each assigned course within the approved academic program curriculum.
• As appropriate, the Dean/Department Chair may solicit assistance in the development, implementation, and continuous evaluation of the curriculum, including sequence of courses and student learning outcomes.
• Though not required, the adjunct faculty member is invited and encouraged to participate as appropriate in institution/school/department committees.
• Though not required, the adjunct (part-time) faculty member is encouraged to participate in scholarship and service activities to assist in meeting the South College outcomes identified for these areas.
• The adjunct (part-time) faculty member should respond, in a timely manner, to specific and general information requests from the institution and administrative officials, prospective employers, professional organizations, public agencies, civic organizations, private foundations, general public, and students, as appropriate. At all times, promote appropriate standards of linguistic expression in both written and oral communications.
• Ensure that all academic program requirements and forms of documentation (e.g., clinical evaluations, competency documentation) are completed as required for each student and submitted per established deadlines.
• Ensure all faculty expectations are met on a weekly basis.
• Appropriately manage all classroom activities. 
• Be reasonably accessible to students for questions and assistance.
• Monitor educational and professional literature for the best practices in areas related to courses taught.
• Assist with the development of curricular and policy changes as requested by the Dean/Department Chair.
• Assist with the selection of new textbooks as appropriate.
• Adjunct (part-time) faculty members teaching on a regular basis are required to participate in professional development activities – minimum of 1 per year.
• Though not required, adjunct (part-time) faculty members are encouraged to actively participate in institutions and/or School/Department committees assigned to or volunteered for.
• Adhere to all institutional and School/Department policies as described in the job description, employee/faculty handbook, or other separate guidelines and memoranda.
• Advanced verbal and written communication often in stressful situations involving students or co-workers
• Fast-paced work environment requiring quick adaptation skills in a changing strategic and tactical workplace
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Dean/Department Chair.

Education:

• Terminal degree (PhD or EdD) in Counselor Education or Counseling from an appropriately accredited institution required. Preference will be given to graduates of CACREP-accredited doctoral programs.

Experience:

• Applicants must have a terminal degree in Counselor Education or Counseling with successful completion of a minimum of 18 hours of graduate coursework in the subject matter field of counseling.
• Demonstrated knowledge of major counseling theories and their application to case conceptualization, treatment planning, and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Clinical experience applying one or more theoretical orientations in direct practice with clients, and the ability to model case conceptualization for graduate students.
• Working knowledge of the ACA Code of Ethics, CACREP standards, and state licensure requirements for professional counselors.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to fostering student learning and success in a virtual environment.
• Preference will be given to applicants with prior successful online teaching and to applicants holding an active professional counseling license (LPC, LPCC, LMHC, or equivalent).

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