Adjunct Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Buena Vista University (BVU) invites applications for adjunct faculty positions for the CACREP-accredited digitally delivered Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program, beginning August 2022.

Essential duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Teach contracted digitally delivered courses within the department.
• Teach a course(s) in an online format (i.e., asynchronous and synchronous instructional) focused on foundations in clinical mental health counseling, counseling theories, human development or other core courses important to counseling practice.
• Online teaching includes engaging students during the week, answering emails in a timely manner, guiding live synchronous discussion and group work, and guiding asynchronous discussions
• Develop and prepare teaching materials (ability to organize, analyze, and present knowledge or materials) to respond to student needs
• Adhere to all ethical standards, state laws, and international regulations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Manage course content on Canvas course website
• Respond promptly to student questions or concerns
• Compile, administer, and grade written assignments, projects and examinations through Canvas
• Remain current with new trends and development in the field of clinical mental health counseling and related ethics and legal issues
• Act in a way that embodies the mission, vision and values of Buena Vista University and the CMHC program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree in Counselor Education and Supervision, CACREP Accredited
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience in clinical skill development and gatekeeping in the field of Counseling
• College level, online teaching experience required with strong preference to those that have taught CMHC courses
• Excellent communication skills and ability to relate well with students and colleagues
• Active Licensed Professional Counselor required

Application:

• Send a letter of interest in which you describe (1) your teaching experience, (2) scholarly trajectory, (3) teaching and supervision philosophy.
• Include a current curriculum vitae
• Reviews will begin May 2, 2022, and continue until the positions are filled.

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