Adjunct Professor - Clinical Mental Health Counseling - University of St. Thomas

University of St. Thomas - Houston

School of Education and Human Services

Adjunct Professor - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The University of St. Thomas (UST), a private Catholic University committed to the liberal arts and the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, located in Houston, Texas, near the vibrant central business district, Texas Medical Center, and museum district, is seeking applicants for an adjunct faculty position to teach various graduate clinical mental health counseling courses in the CACREP-accredited department. In addition to core counseling classes, the department is specifically looking for faculty with expertise in research and program evaluation coursework.

SUMMARY:
Provide the expertise and knowledge that support the graduate clinical mental health counseling curriculum. All clinical mental health classes are offered in the daytime on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Houston campus. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION:

• A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision or related field is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Teaching experience at the graduate level in counseling or related fields; ability to teach in a
  face-to-face format and demonstrated excellence in teaching.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have mastery of assigned course content.
• Must provide teaching evaluations with include quantitative and qualitative feedback.
• Must be able to teach in-person on the Houston campus.
• Must be familiar with Blackboard and Office 365.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse student population.
• Must possess good organizational and planning skills.
• Must have experience with students from diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.
• Must demonstrate ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter addressing qualifications for the position; curriculum vitae; philosophy of teaching; official transcripts, two professional references, and a statement concerning alignment to the mission of Catholic higher education in light of Ex corde ecclesiae.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer