(Rolling Pool) Adjunct Instructor - Rehabilitation Counseling

VCU College of Health Professions; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,688,000 - 2,277,000; Part time

Job summary

VCU College of Health Professions invites qualified professionals to join a pool of adjunct instructors for undergraduate and graduate Rehabilitation Counseling courses. Adjuncts will teach in hybrid and distance-learning formats and contribute to student development in a diverse, professional environment.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Rehabilitation and/or Mental Health Counseling, strong teaching skills, and at least five years of community-based experience.

Qualifications

• Master's in Rehabilitation and/or Mental Health Counseling.
• Ability to develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate coursework.
• Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses.
• At least five years of experience working in the community in Rehabilitation / Mental Health Counseling and/or related setting.
• Experience working with graduate students in an instructional capacity.
• Content expertise in the topical area of the course they teach.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with diverse faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses as part of the Community Mental Health Services minor.
• Teach graduate courses as part of the Master’s in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling program.
• Demonstrate strong teaching skills and knowledge of hybrid and virtual instruction.
• Bring community-based experience to course content and delivery.
• Maintain clear communication with students and colleagues.

Skills

Teaching experience

Hybrid/virtual instruction

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum development

Community engagement

Critical thinking

Education

Master's in Rehabilitation and/or Mental Health Counseling

Ph.D. in Counseling or related field

Job description

Advertising Summary

The Department of Rehabilitation Counseling seeks qualified individuals to establish a pool of adjunct instructors to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses.

Unit

College of Health Professions MBU

Department

Rehab Counseling

Department Summary

Welcome to the VCU Department of Rehabilitation Counseling. One of the first programs in the U.S. when established in 1955, VCU now ranks 4th among masters level rehabilitation and mental health counseling training programs in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. As one of the largest CACREP-accredited rehabilitation and mental health counseling graduate programs in the country, we currently serve around 100 on-campus and distance-learning students, with faculty based in our own department.

Duties & Responsibilities

Undergraduate courses will be taught as part of the Community Mental Health Services minor in the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling. Graduate courses will be taught as part of the Master’s in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling degree program. Adjunct Professors will have strong teaching skills, knowledge of hybrid and virtual classroom instruction/student development, and thorough knowledge of the topic area to include community-based experience, with excellent communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters in Rehabilitation and/or Mental Health Counseling.
• Ability to develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate level coursework.
• Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in the topical areas to be delivered.
• At least five years of experience working in the community in Rehabilitation / Mental Health Counseling and/or a related setting.
• Experience working with graduate students in an instructional capacity.
• Content expertise in the topical area of the course they teach.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as an adjunct faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Counseling or related field.
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and/or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Salary Range

$1,437/credit hour + (Commensurate with experience)

Benefits

All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Rank

Instructor

Contact Information

Contact Name: Dr. Jared Schultz

Contact Email: [e-mail]