Adjunct Faculty, Counseling Program

Key Job Elements

Provides competency-based education which aligns with the South University model of curricula as well as supports the South University style of system delivery in keeping with CACREP standards.

Designs and delivers instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet knowledge and skills-based course outcomes, the development of activities that support lesson objectives, and for online courses, deliver the instruction as approved within each course shell.

Effectively utilizes technology in the classroom to support the student learning experience.

Enables the achievement of pre-defined KPI outcomes for student achievement and evaluation of learning by providing instruction that fosters proficiency and establishes student performance criteria and evaluation.

Delivers learning-centered instruction by establishing an educational environment conducive to learning and student involvement and effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success.

Promotes student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule and exhibiting a passion for teaching and students, and engaging students in the learning process.

Manages the educational environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing academic and attendance policies consistent with the CMHC program, school, campus, or online division.

Relates professional clinical experience to learning by continuing professional knowledge and skills development, the introduction of varied therapeutic approaches into courses, and the active awareness of counseling trends and opportunities.

Participates in the faculty development process to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities in learner-centered instruction.

Job Requirements

• Earned doctoral degree in Counselor Education or a closely related field relevant to the area they would teach.
• Membership in a professional association tied to the counseling profession is preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, write, interpret, and implement accreditation criteria and state agency regulations.
• Ability to teach in a manner that meets CACREP standards while implementing real world and current scenarios to discuss counseling theories and standards in a manner that informs and educates but does not engender classroom conflict.
• Academic Processes - knowledge of university guidelines, course descriptions, and academic terminology
• Clerical - knowledge of office administrative procedures, including accurate record-keeping
• Computer - ability to perform basic computer processes, including word processing, web browsing, and utilization of Microsoft Office
• Technical Knowledge and Application - proficiency with the online learning environment, including the creation of digital media and utilization of learning management systems
• Mental Processes - ability to perform basic mathematic calculations
• Research - Locates key facts and information to learn more about different types of information
• Interpersonal Skills - communicates and interacts with people effectively while being aware of social perceptions