Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CHMC) On-Ground

Adler University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Adler University seeks qualified adjunct faculty for its CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in Chicago. The role involves teaching graduate-level courses, supporting student development, and contributing to the program's mission. Candidates should have a doctorate or master's degree with clinical experience, along with a commitment to social justice in counseling.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate preferred; master's with clinical experience considered.
• Minimum of two years post-master's clinical experience.
• Experience teaching at the graduate level in a CACREP-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned graduate courses in the CMHC program.
• Deliver course content that meets CACREP accreditation standards.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.

Skills

Multicultural competence

Social justice in counseling

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision

Master's degree with significant clinical experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Adler University's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program is seeking qualified adjunct faculty members to teach graduate-level courses on the Chicago Campus. Adjunct faculty are expected to deliver high-quality instruction, contribute to the program's mission, and support student development in alignment with CACREP standards. The Adjunct Faculty-CMHC On-Ground position leverages industry knowledge and best practices to promote the mission and vision of the Department of Professional Counseling Programs and the institution. This position supports culture development and management efforts.

Education/Experience:

• Earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program preferred; a master's degree with significant clinical experience will be considered.
• Minimum of two years of post-master's clinical experience in mental health counseling.
• Demonstrated commitment to multicultural competence and social justice in counseling.
• Experience teaching at the graduate level, preferably in a CACREP-accredited program.
• Familiarity with online and hybrid teaching modalities is advantageous.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supervising counseling practicum and internship students.
• Active membership in professional counseling organizations (e.g., ACA, AMHCA).
• Engagement in ongoing professional development and scholarship.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Licensed or license eligible as a professional counselor (e.g., LPC, LCPC) in Illinois.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to consistently identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations based on observations
• Strong demonstration of alignment with Adler’s social justice mission and vision
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and visioning acumen
• Ability to proactively identify challenges and barriers to stated objective and employ assistance in addressing these
• Strong collaboration acumen and abilities
• Demonstration of Emotional Intelligence and professional maturity
• Proficient and functional knowledge of MS Office (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Strong research acumen and abilities
• Strong communication acumen including written, oral, and listening

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned graduate courses in the CMHC program
• Deliver course content that meets CACREP accreditation standards.
• Utilize effective teaching strategies to engage diverse student populations.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and attendance.
• Participate in program meetings and trainings if required.
• Stay current with developments in the counseling field and integrate relevant knowledge into teaching.

Work Environment (Physical Demands):

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Compensation: $1,400.00/Credit Hour

Universal Core Behaviors:

Communication:

• Effectively expresses oneself in all oral and written communications.
• Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills.
• Keeps others informed, as well as responds, in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates match between words and actions.
• Responds with tact, diplomacy, respect and composure when dealing with others.
• Promotes the spirit and essence of the School’s Vision, Mission, Values and Key Strategies through both verbal and written communication.

Teamwork and Collaboration:

• Cooperates with others toward the achievement of common goals.
• Seeks consensus and win-win solutions to problems and conflicts.
• Contributes actively and participates fully in team initiatives.
• Puts success of the team above own interests.
• Builds and maintains constructive work relationships.

Responsive to Change:

• Supports changes in the work environment.
• Displays a proactive, problem-solving approach toward work.
• Committed to life-long learning by continuously increasing skills, knowledge and effectiveness.
• Actively seeks and initiates creative and innovative solutions.
• Exercises sound, accurate and informed independent judgment when needed.

Quality-Driven and Accountable:

• Results-oriented and committed to quality through continuous process improvement.
• Eliminates ineffective activities and closes performance gaps.
• Anticipates and responds to customer needs.
• Monitors own performance, accept responsibility for actions and actively seeks feedback.
• Meets deadlines and completes projects and activities in professional, timely manner.
• Seeks opportunities to increase productivity and/or reduce costs while maintaining highest quality standards (fiscally responsible).

Support of Vision, Mission, Values, Key Strategies:

• Supports and models the School’s Values of social interest, compassion, justice, respect for the individual, honors diversity and difference, intellectual rigor, optimism and collaboration.
• Articulates the School’s Vision, Mission, and Key Strategies in a way to educate others.
• Demonstrates active commitment in advancing the School’s Vision, Mission and Key Strategies.
• Exhibits personal integrity, honesty, zeal and compassion.
• Aligns work processes to advance the school’s strategic plan and key strategies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Adler University that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) protection. The University does not discriminate against any individual for employment because of age, religion, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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