Adjunct Faculty - Counseling

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University in Commerce, Texas is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Counseling program. The role entails teaching undergraduate courses, overseeing class syllabi, and assessing student performance. Applicants must hold a Master's degree with relevant graduate hours and have experience in clinical mental health.

Preferred qualifications include experience in college teaching and current professional credentials. This position offers opportunity for on-campus, off-campus, or online instruction based on demand.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the field to teach undergraduate courses.
• Experience in clinical mental health profession.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to seven semester credit hours throughout an academic year.
• Develop and manage class syllabus meeting department standards.
• Assess grades for students based on participation and performance.

Skills

Counseling theory and supervision

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Cooperative work skills

Education

Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the field

Terminal degree in field or closely related

Tools

Licenses: LPC, LPCS, LMFT, LCDC, NCC, or NBCC

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty - Counseling Agency East Texas A&M University Department Counseling

Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Responsibilities

• Teach up to seven semester credit hours (up to two courses) throughout an academic year.
• Instruction may be delivered on‑campus, off‑campus, or online, during day or evening as dictated by student demand and departmental needs.
• Develop and manage the class syllabus and ensure it meets department and college standards.
• Plan and create lectures, in‑class discussions, and assignments.
• Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
• Assist/mentor students as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the field to teach undergraduate courses, or a terminal degree in the field of study or closely related field to teach graduate courses.
• Experience: clinical mental health profession.
• Knowledge / Skills: Counseling theory and supervision; demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to multi‑task and work cooperatively with others.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: LPC, LPCS, LMFT, LCDC, NCC, or NBCC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current relevant professional credentials.
• College or university teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Prior relevant industry experience.
• Online or hybrid teaching experience.

All positions are security‑sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.