Visiting Lecturer

Title: Visiting Lecturer

Employee Classification: Visiting Lecturer

Campus: University of North Texas

• Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Human Services

Department: DAL-Counseling & Human Services-518100

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us

• Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Counseling Program at UNT, Dallas prepares a multi-culturally competent counselor and a change agent who promotes wellness in children, adults, families, schools, and communities locally and worldwide. The Program offers two CACREP accredited master's programs: school counseling and mental health counseling. Mentored by dedicated faculty with extensive experience as licensed practitioners and in research, our students undergo authentic experiential and evidence-based training. Graduates of the UNTD Counseling program are dedicated leaders and advocates for diversity in the communities they serve.

Position Overview

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of a Visiting Lecturer in the Counseling Program in September 2024.

This Visiting Lecturer position is a 9-month, non-renewable appointment with expectations of a four-course teaching load each semester. The initial one-year appointment begins September 1, 2024. The position includes teaching 12 hours (four courses) in the fall and spring semester. Additional expectations include student advisement and participation in department meetings and school meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Counselor Education from a CACREP (The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) accredited program or equivalent program.

• Eligible for License in Professional Counseling in the State of Texas (LPC).Proven teaching excellence in graduate instruction and demonstrated clinical competence in school counseling.

• Documented professional counselor identity as evidenced by education, teaching, clinical experience and professional affiliations (such as American Counseling Association, Texas Counseling Association, American School Counseling Association, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision).

• Documented professional experience and competency in working with culturally diverse populations.

• Willingness to engage in community/school university partnerships.

• Experience with CACREP accreditation process.

• Evidence of student oriented instruction and leadership within a collaborative environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical competence in counseling supervision

• Professional school counseling experience

• Familiarity with CACREP standards

• Experience with collaborative grant development

• Counseling skills; knowledge of statistics, diversity, and addiction

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties:

• Teach four graduate counseling courses per semester, including web-based, hybrid, and face-to-face counseling courses.

• Courses taught may include, but are not limited to, Advanced Counseling Skills, Practicum, Internship, Marriage and Family, Sexuality Counseling, Career Counseling, Diagnosis and Treatment, Ethics, and Group Counseling.

• Attend university, college, department, and program meetings, participate in related community based projects and participate on university service committees as appointed.

• Participate in the evaluation of student learning outcomes.

• Collaborate with colleagues and perform service to the university, the school, profession, and the community.

• Advise students in a Masters level CACREP aligned (working towards CACREP) Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CHMC) program.

• Supervise the clinical experiences of community counseling and school counseling students in both practicum and internship.

Work Schedule:

As required to meet the academic schedule.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.