Mental Health Counseling, Adjunct Faculty

Job Summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive University dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All Faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; and provide service to the College, University and Community.

Assignments will include teaching, at the graduate level. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region. Additional duties may be assigned by supervisor.

Job Description

Typical duties include but not limited to:

• Plans and teaches in assigned course(s).
• Attends course orientation and faculty meetings, as required.
• Provides primary instruction and evaluation of students against department and accreditation standards.
• Prepare syllabi, instruction materials; coordinate lectures and tests.
• Provide professional mentoring to students.
• Contribute to course and/or curriculum development.
• Function as an effective, active, and collegial team member.

Other duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters in Counseling.
• All candidates must have at least two years of experience in the field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching courses in Mental Health Counseling, including Practicum and Internship.
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida
• Experience in teaching at the University or graduate level, supervision experience, and experience in the counseling profession.
• Doctorate in Counseling.
• Graduates from CACREP accredited programs will be given preference.
• Experience with on-line learning management systems like Canvas or Blackboard as well as instruction/ supervision experiences that use active learning in online and face to face classrooms is preferred.
• Licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
• Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
• Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation

In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for feedback and new ideas.
• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
• Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.