Department of Counseling Adjuncts

The Department of Counseling has need for part-time or adjunct faculty to teach courses in core and specialty areas for Professional School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

We invite applications to be submitted for potential openings.

These positions are especially suited for potential faculty who possess a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision and licensure in the state of North Carolina as a Licensed Professional Counselor and/or Licensed School Counselor. Excellence in teaching and learning conducted within a rigorous and stimulating environment is an important core value of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The Department of Counseling offers two CACREP accredited degrees in counseling: Professional School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The Department has a strong commitment to graduate education and national standards of counselor education, and was awarded the 2013 National Board of Certified Counselors Professional Identity Award.

Work Location: Main campus of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke

UNC Pembroke, part of the University of North Carolina system, is among the most diverse universities in the South and has a student population of 6200 in various graduate, undergraduate, and professional programs. Originally founded in 1887 to educate Native-Americans, UNC Pembroke has grown rapidly in recent years. Southeastern North Carolina offers close proximity to major cities and nearby beaches, and an affordable cost of living.

Minimum Training and Education Requirements: Applicants to teach core and specialty area courses must have a Ph.D. in Counselor Education or a related degree with a clear counselor professional identity and licensure. Applicants with a master’s degree in counseling, counseling licensure, significant clinical experience, and formal education in counseling supervision will be considered for teaching practicum and internship field placement courses. All degrees must come from regionally accredited institutions, CACREP accredited degree programs are strongly preferred. For positions that may include online teaching, candidates are expected to demonstrate an ability to successfully structure and implement distance-education based courses and blended learning hybrid courses.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.