Position Summary:

The Adjunct Instructor will teach graduate-level courses in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Instructors are expected to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment aligned with the program’s mission to prepare culturally competent, ethical, and reflective counseling professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned graduate-level courses within the CMHC curriculum, in-person and/or hybrid, consistent with CACREP standards and program learning outcomes.
• Design and deliver engaging, rigorous, and accessible instruction that integrates counseling theory, evidence-based practice, and professional ethical standards.
• Foster a classroom culture of respect, reflection, and cultural humility, supporting the development of students as culturally competent counselors.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback on student work to promote academic growth and professional skill development.
• Incorporate experiential and practice-based learning opportunities that prepare students for clinical practice.
• Maintain accurate academic records, grades, and documentation in accordance with institutional policies.
• Offer mentorship and support to students, demonstrating a commitment to their personal and professional development.
• Collaborate with program faculty and leadership to ensure curricular consistency and continuous improvement related to program assessment and evaluation plan
• Participate in meetings as requested
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of the College.
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions

• This job description is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or a closely related field required
• Licensed or license eligible as a professional counselor (e.g., LMHC, LPC, LCPC) strongly preferred.
• Prior teaching or supervision experience in counseling at the graduate level desirable.
• Demonstrated commitment to multicultural competence, ethical practice, and the values of dignity, compassion, and service.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Technology Skills:

• Proficiency in Windows operating environment using MS Office applications (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e-mail, and internet programs.
• Facility with, or willingness to learn MS Teams to conduct virtual meetings with students.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. “While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger or feel and to perceive by eye and receive information visually. The employee is frequently required to utilize close vision at 20” or less.
• The position may also require the ability to stand for long periods of time.

Salary: $5,000 per 3 credit course

• A letter of application/cover letter
• A curriculum vitae or resume
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• Two (2) professional references with contact information (phone/email)
• Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate.

Any questions about this position please contact Dr. Lingertat, clingertat@mariacollege.edu

Interested candidates must submit the following (see below) to resumes@mariacollege.edu with “Adjunct Instructor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling ” in the subject line.

Maria College is a nonprofit, independent, coeducational institution which does not discriminate in its enrollment or employment practices for any reason including race, sex, color, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local laws and ordinances. Information about the services, activities and facilities accessible to students or prospective students may be obtained in the Mercy Hall at (518) 861-2505; information about the services, activities and facilities accessible to employees or prospective employees with disabilities regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act may be obtained from Rosa Lyn Vazquez, Human Resources Director at (518) 861-2580.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $1,000.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 per week

Work Location: In person