Adjunct Instructor - COUN 2724: Career Counseling and Vocational Issues

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Counseling and Behavioral Health, is seeking a part-time adjunct instructor for COUN 2724: Career Counseling and Vocational Issues for the spring term (Jan 1–Apr 30, 2027). The instructor will teach, develop materials, meet with students, and maintain a professional educational environment.

Responsibilities include revising curricula and syllabi, ensuring intellectual integrity, and participating in program

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Doctoral degree preferred.
• Active certification and professional licenses as applicable.
• Experience teaching and knowledge of teaching/learning processes.

Responsibilities

• Teach COUN 2724: Career Counseling and Vocational Issues.
• Prepare course materials and provide availability for student meetings.
• Maintain a professional educational environment and follow the provided syllabus.
• Participate in curriculum and syllabus revisions and ensure intellectual integrity.
• Engage in university, school, department, and program evaluations (OMETs, peer reviews).
• Regularly meet with the Program Director and course lead.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Course coordination

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or related field

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS)

Department of Counseling and Behavioral Health

Adjunct Instructor

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, which is housed in the Department of Counseling and Behavioral Health, University of Pittsburgh, is looking for one adjunct instructor for the spring term (January 1-April 30, 2027). The position reports to the Counseling Program Director. Hiring is on a single semester basis, dependent on program needs.

Professional responsibilities of a part-time adjunct instructor include, but are not limited to teaching, preparing appropriate course materials, availability for student meetings, and maintaining a professional educational environment. A syllabus that includes required course objectives, text book, course content, key assignments, and policies will be provided by the program. Curriculum responsibilities include assisting with revising course curricula and syllabi, assisting with insuring intellectual integrity of curriculum and syllabi, and ensuring that the course is taught following standard syllabus format. Part-time instructors are required to participate in university, school, department, and program evaluations of teaching effectiveness, including OMETs and peer review, and to maintain regular communication with the Program Director.

Course that the adjunct will be teaching is COUN 2724: Career Counseling and Vocational Issues.

Requirements

• Minimum of Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field. Doctoral degree preferred.
• Active certification and professional licenses as applicable per individual's certification and licensure.
• Indication of knowledge of teaching and learning process as evidenced by educational program or experience teaching.
• Priority will be given to individuals qualified to teach several courses; however, all applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Regular meetings with the Program Director and the course lead.

Start Date: January 1, 2027.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.