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POSITION SUMMARY:
Clinical Mental Health Counseling adjunct faculty are responsible
for instructing and facilitating meaningful learning of the course
outcomes in the curriculum and proactively supporting all facets of
the learning environment adhering to South University’s mission and
CACREP standards. This role promotes a student-centered learning
environment that prepares graduates to fulfill the evolving needs
of the marketplace. Faculty are expected to foster a culture that
values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning,
diversity, and ethics as well as personal and professional
development.
This is a campus based position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides competency-based education which aligns with the South
University model of curricula as well as supports the South
University style of system delivery in keeping with CACREP
standards.
Designs and delivers instruction through the development of
instructional plans to meet knowledge and skills-based course
outcomes, the development of activities that support lesson
objectives, and for online courses, deliver the instruction as
approved within each course shell.
Effectively utilizes technology in the classroom to support the
student learning experience.
Enables the achievement of pre-defined KPI outcomes for student
achievement and evaluation of learning by providing instruction
that fosters proficiency and establishes student performance
criteria and evaluation.
Delivers learning-centered instruction by establishing an
educational environment conducive to learning and student
involvement and effectively planning and preparing for classes and
student success.
Promotes student success by showing flexibility in style and
work schedule and exhibiting a passion for teaching and students,
and engaging students in the learning process.
Manages the educational environment through keeping accurate
records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing
academic and attendance policies consistent with the CMHC program,
school, campus, or online division.
Relates professional clinical experience to learning by
continuing professional knowledge and skills development, the
introduction of varied therapeutic approaches into courses, and the
active awareness of counseling trends and opportunities.
Participates in the faculty development process to enhance
knowledge, skills, and abilities in learner-centered
instruction.
Communicates consistently and effectively with supervisor(s),
faculty, and other South University administrators.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Earned doctoral degree in Counselor Education or a closely
related field relevant to the area they would teach.
Experience:
- Ability to read, understand, write, interpret, and implement
accreditation criteria and state agency regulations.
- Ability to teach in a manner that meets CACREP standards while
implementing real world and current scenarios to discuss counseling
theories and standards in a manner that informs and educates but
does not engender classroom conflict.
- Academic Processes - knowledge of university guidelines, course
descriptions, and academic terminology
- Clerical - knowledge of office administrative procedures,
including accurate record-keeping
- Computer - ability to perform basic computer processes,
including word processing, web browsing, and utilization of
Microsoft Office
- Technical Knowledge and Application - proficiency with the
online learning environment, including the creation of digital
media and utilization of learning management systems
- Mathematics – ability to perform basic mathematic
calculations
- Critical Thinking - uses logic and reasoning to look at
different types of information in order to make conclusions and
work through problems
- Research - Locates key facts and information to learn more
about different types of information
- Interpersonal Skills - communicates and interacts with people
effectively while being aware of social perceptions
License/Certifications:
- Membership in a professional association tied to the counseling
profession is preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those encountered while performing the essential
functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of the position.
South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student
and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a
diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures, and
perspectives can thrive.