Counseling Adjuncts 2026-2027

University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s Department of Counseling invites applications for part-time Counseling Adjuncts for 2026-2027. Positions involve teaching courses in Professional School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a flexible 20-hour weekly schedule and a .5 FTE.

Qualified candidates hold a Ph.D. in Counselor Education or a related field; a master's with supervisory experience is also considered.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Counselor Education or a related degree with a clear counselor professional identity.
• Masters with independent supervisory counseling experience and education in counseling supervision will be considered for practicum/internship courses.
• Degrees must come from accredited institutions; CACREP accredited programs are strongly preferred.
• Candidates should demonstrate ability to structure and implement distance-education based courses and blended learning hybrid courses.

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses in core and specialty areas for Professional School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
• Involvement in distance-education based courses and blended learning formats.
• Support program accreditation standards and student assessment.

Skills

Higher education teaching

Distance education experience

Licensure in NC (LMHC / School),

Education

PhD in Counselor Education

Masters in counseling with supervision experience

CACREP accredited programs preferred

Ability to teach distance/blended learning

Job description

Counseling Adjuncts 2026-2027

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Counseling

Working Title: Counseling Adjuncts 2026-2027

Vacancy Type: Part-Time Temporary

Min T/E Requirements:

Applicants to teach core and specialty area courses must have a Ph.D. in Counselor Education or a related degree with a clear counselor professional identity. Applicants with a master's degree in counseling, independent supervisory counseling experience, and education in counseling supervision will be considered for teaching practicum and internship field placement courses. All degrees must come from accredited institutions; CACREP accredited degree programs are strongly preferred. Candidates are expected to demonstrate an ability to successfully structure and implement distance-education based courses and blended learning hybrid courses.

FTE: .5

Salary Range:

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Position #: ADJH06

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months per Year: 5

Work Schedule: 20 hours/week, flexible schedule

Work Schedule Type: Flexible

Primary Purpose of Position: Teaching

Job Description

The Department of Counseling has need for part-time or adjunct faculty to teach courses in core and specialty areas for Professional School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

We invite applications to be submitted for potential openings.

These positions are especially suited for potential faculty who possess a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision and independent licensure in the state of North Carolina as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and/or Licensed School Counselor. Excellence in teaching and learning conducted within a rigorous and stimulating environment is an important core value of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Applicants with a master's degree in counseling, independent supervisory counseling experience, and education in counseling supervision will be considered for teaching practicum and internship field placement courses

The Department of Counseling offers two CACREP accredited degrees in counseling: Professional School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The Department has a strong commitment to graduate education and national standards of counselor education, and was awarded the 2013 National Board of Certified Counselors Professional Identity Award.

Management Preference

Prior experience teaching in higher education

Job Opening Date

06/01/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Posting Category

Temporary

Posting Number

NP00389

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.