Clinical Mental Health Counseling On-Ground, Adjunct Faculty (Fall 2026 Evening Courses)

Adler University's CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program is seeking qualified adjunct faculty members to teach graduate-level courses on the Chicago Campus. This position is specifically for the Fall 2026 semester running from 9/8/26-12/21/26 on the Chicago Campus. Adjunct faculty are expected to deliver high-quality instruction, contribute to the program's mission, and support student development in alignment with CACREP standards. The Adjunct Faculty-CMHC On-Ground position leverages industry knowledge and best practices to promote the mission and vision of the Department of Professional Counseling Programs and the institution. This position supports culture development and management efforts. Please indicate in your application, which of the following courses you are applying for:

• COUN-518 Adlerian Theory and Counseling
  Section C | Tuesdays | 4:00PM to 6:45PM | 15 weeks
• CMHC-538 Profess Functions of CMHC
  Section A | Mondays | 4:15PM to 7:15PM | 14 weeks
• CMHC-538 Profess Functions of CMHC
  Section B | Thursdays | 4:15PM to 7:15PM | 14 weeks
• COUN-622 Human Growth & Development
  Section B | Thursdays | 6:15PM to 9:15PM | 14 weeks
• COUN-626 Appraisal and Assessment
  Section A | Mondays | 4:15PM to 7:15PM | 14 weeks
• COUN-626 Appraisal and Assessment
  Section C | Thursdays | 4:15PM to 7:15PM | 14 weeks

Education/Experience:

• Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program preferred; applicants who are doctoral candidates (ABD) in a CACREP-accredited program will be considered.
• Minimum of two years of post-master's clinical experience in mental health counseling.
• Demonstrated commitment to multicultural competence and social justice in counseling.
• Experience teaching at the graduate level, preferably in a CACREP-accredited program.
• Familiarity with online and hybrid teaching modalities is advantageous.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supervising counseling practicum and internship students.
• Active membership in professional counseling organizations (e.g., ACA, AMHCA).
• Engagement in ongoing professional development and scholarship.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Licensed or license eligible as a professional counselor (e.g., LPC, LCPC) in Illinois.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to consistently identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations based on observations
• Strong demonstration of alignment with Adler’s social justice mission and vision
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and visioning acumen
• Ability to proactively identify challenges and barriers to stated objective and employ assistance in addressing these
• Strong collaboration acumen and abilities
• Demonstration of Emotional Intelligence and professional maturity
• Proficient and functional knowledge of MS Office (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Strong research acumen and abilities
• Strong communication acumen including written, oral, and listening

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned graduate courses in the CMHC program
• Deliver course content that meets CACREP accreditation standards.
• Utilize effective teaching strategies to engage diverse student populations.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and attendance.
• Participate in program meetings and trainings if required.
• Stay current with developments in the counseling field and integrate relevant knowledge into teaching.