"Spring 2026 Adjunct Faculty COUN 603 01 Personal and Professional Development of Counselors"

Description

Per course adjunct faculty for the Counseling program's course, COUN 603-01

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

Qualifications

COUN 603-01 - Personal and Professional Development of Counselors

Meets Thursdays 4:15PM - 7:00PM

Course Description: Self-awareness and compassionate self-understanding, personal growth, and on-going professional development are essential to the well-being and effectiveness of counselors. This is a foundational course in the Counseling Department designed to provide graduate students with a general introduction to the field of counseling and to the program; to introduce students to integral and holistic health as it pertains to counseling; and to inspire students to understand, respect, and care for themselves personally and professionally, now and throughout their lives. This course provides information, experiences, and resources from a variety of educational, psychological, and cultural contexts crafted to enhance personal and sociocultural awareness, health, well-being, and responsibility.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must have an M.S., M.A. or Ph.D. in the relevant area of Counseling or Psychology. Experience teaching at the graduate level or at least 3 years of experience as a practicing clinician (i.e., MFT, PCC, MSW, Clinical or Counseling Psychologist).

Preferred Qualifications:

A successful record of teaching experience at the graduate level.

• Applicants must reside and work in California
• A Ph.D. in Counseling or Psychology is highly desirable. Current license in Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, Social Work, Psychiatry or Psychology. A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, multicultural/international competence, social justice, clinical expertise, and familiarity with counseling theory and practice.

How to Apply

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/177423