Mental Health Counseling - Adjunct Instructor

Belmont University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Belmont University invites applications for a Mental Health Counseling - Adjunct Instructor. You will teach up to 9 credit hours per semester and design syllabi and timelines for courses.

Responsibilities include providing student meetings, managing the online grading system, submitting textbook orders when required, and adhering to university and departmental policies. This part-time role supports our Mental Health Counseling program in Nashville.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of study.
• Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to support, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
• Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
• Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
• Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to interact with students, educators and the public in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 9 credit hours per semester.
• Create syllabus and timeline of classes, for students per semester.
• Provide meeting time for students.
• Manage online grading system.
• Submit book orders, if textbooks required.
• Abide by all relevant university and departmental procedures and policies.

Skills

Counseling knowledge

Communication skills

Instructional techniques

Technology integration

MS Office proficiency

BannerWeb familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Terminal degree in counseling or related field

Tools

BannerWeb

MS Office

Job description

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Mental Health Counseling - Adjunct Instructor at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Adjunct (part time)

Internal Job Category

Adjunct

Part-Time

Department

Mental Health Counseling

Hours

N/A

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Position purpose: Briefly describe the primary purpose of this position. This should require no more than one or two sentences.

Job functions:

• Teach up to 9 credit hours per semester.
• Create syllabus and timeline of classes, for students per semester.
• Provide meeting time for students.
• Manage online grading system.
• Submit book orders, if textbooks required.
• Abide by all relevant university and/or departmental procedures and policies.
• The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Required Qualifications

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.
• Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of study.
• Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to support, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
• Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
• Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
• Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Required Education

Terminal degree required in counseling or related field

Preferred Required

Required Experience

Teaching and clinical experience preferred.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

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