Adjunct Faculty - Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Dallas Campus

The Chicago School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 1,124 - 1,540; Full time

Job summary

The Chicago School invites applications for an adjunct faculty position to teach hybrid Clinical Mental Health Counseling courses on our Dallas campus. Candidates should align with CACREP standards and contribute to program development based on the school's CACREP accredited CMHC offerings in Chicago, DC, and online.

We seek individuals who value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who can mentor students while collaborating with a committed faculty.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision or closely related field; ABD considered for a strong candidate.
• Be licensed or license eligible as LPC in Texas.
• Familiar with CACREP standards.
• Credentials demonstrate professional identity as a professional counselor.
• Experience as a clinical mental health counselor.
• Experience as a clinical supervisor and teaching master’s level counseling students.
• Support for diverse worldviews and faith traditions; commitment to the school's mission.

Responsibilities

• Teach hybrid Clinical Mental Health Counseling courses on the Dallas campus.
• Supervise and mentor master’s level counseling students.
• Contribute to program development aligned with CACREP standards.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and service.

Skills

Clinical counseling

Clinical supervision

Teaching graduate students

Diversity & inclusion advocacy

Education

Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision

CACREP-aligned program

LPC licensed or eligible in Texas

Job description

The Chicago School is a non‑profit university that has trained mental health providers for over 40 years. Our mission is "Integrating theory, professional practice and innovation, The Chicago School provides an excellent education for careers in psychology and related behavioral and health sciences. The school is committed to service and embraces the diverse communities of our society."

Position Summary

The Chicago School's Dallas campus has launched a Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s degree program and is currently seeking adjunct faculty to teach hybrid courses on our Dallas campus. The program is consistent with CACREP standards and utilizes The Chicago School’s existing CACREP accredited masters CMHC programs in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Online as a template for program development. Our first cohort is truly diverse, and we hope to create a campus culture that supports this diversity; as such, candidates who embrace and reflect diversity are highly desired.

Position Qualifications

• Possess an earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision or a closely related field, preferably from a CACREP‑accredited doctoral program. ABD may be considered, for a strong candidate.
• Be licensed or license eligible as a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Texas.
• Be familiar with CACREP standards.
• Credentials demonstrate a professional identity, as evidenced by association memberships, educational background, work history, etc. is as a professional counselor.
• Experience as a clinical mental health counselor.
• Experience as a clinical supervisor. Experience teaching master’s level counseling students.
• Demonstrate support for a diverse array of worldviews and faith traditions. Demonstrate commitment to The Chicago School’s vision, mission, values, and philosophy of education.

The department seeks an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student‑centeredness, professional development and scholarship, integrity and ethics, respect for diversity and pluralism, innovation, flexibility, and teamwork and collaboration. Candidates who will advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through their teaching, scholarship, and service are strongly encouraged to apply.

Inquiries can be directed to the department chair, Michael Maxwell, Ph.D. at [e-mail].

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity is budgeted at $1,124-1,540 per credit and may vary per course with student enrollment. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation.

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.