"Counseling-Adjunct"

Counseling-Adjunct

Company:
Western New Mexico University

Job Location:
Silver City, 88062

Category:
Counselor Education

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time

Position Classification: Adjunct

Employment Type: Part-Time

Benefits: Part-Time (Less than 30 hours) Not Benefitted

Department: College of Education

Summary

Use appropriate teaching methods to support and magnify student learning for courses offered by the Department of Counseling

Duties

1. Teaches synchronous or asynchronous courses using current technology applicable to the discipline which may include face to face, online, and/or video-conferenced courses as needed
2. Collaborates with Department of Counseling faculty on course design, administration of key assessments, and appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners.
3. Follows master syllabi and master course shells when provided and ensure course content, activities, and assignments are established. Course content includes, but is not limited to, syllabus, course policies, interactive learning, project based learning, video supports, assignments and instructions, grading rubrics, etc.
4. Meets all designated course instruction guidelines, including but not limited to, posting weekly announcements with relevant information, monitoring/participating in discussions, grading student coursework within 1 week of submission deadline, providing students timely and specific feedback, responding to student inquiries within 24 hours, maintaining weekly virtual office hours, and other requirements as established by the Department of Counseling.
5. Maintains frequent and open communication with the Department of Counseling Chair, faculty and staff through email, mail, telephone, and any other medium deemed appropriate. Ensures availability, at least once a semester, to attend a virtual meeting with the Chair.
6. Submit mid-term and end of term grades by required deadline according to WNMU procedures.
7. Maintains a positive, safe, inclusive student-centric learning environment that supports success by enforcing WNMU policies to include student code of conduct policies, and those established by the Department of Counseling, College of Education and Office of Academic Affairs.
8. Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with WNMU and the College of Education mission and vision statements.
9. Performs other duties as assigned

Education/Background

Master's degree required. Working towards doctorate degree or doctorate degree in counselor education and supervision preferred. Licensure/certification in the applicable field of practice may be required. Three (3) years of experience teaching/working in the corresponding professional field. Experience teaching at the bachelors or master's level preferred. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Job Knowledge

Teaching online, hybrid and video conference courses. Knowledge of online learning platforms and appropriate software tools to increase interactivity within distance learning courses. Experience in a supervisory position. Background in current evidence-based teaching strategies and innovative approaches to pedagogy will be an asset. Must be able to adapt to instructional needs of the department depending on circumstances. Must be knowledgeable of university policies and procedures. Must be able to handle multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy. Must be sensitive to cultural differences within the University and community. Fluent in Microsoft Office Applications. May be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances.

Working Conditions/ Physical Demands (With or Without Accommodations)

Normal office, may travel some within the community when needed. May be required to transport normal office equipment and materials. Ability to comprehend and work with a variety of information from various sources. Able to clearly communicate with a diverse population of individuals. Ability to compose correspondence and reports and remain in a sedentary position for prolonged periods of time. May be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances.

Location: Remote

Length of Contract
9 Months

Salary Range: Per Credit by Rank: Instructor $910, Assistant Professor $963, Associate Professor $1,017, Professor $1,070

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