Adjunct Instructor: Counseling and Human Services Fall 2026

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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

UNT Dallas is seeking qualified individuals to establish a robust pool of talented adjunct instructors for our growing counseling programs. Selected candidates will be responsible for teaching master's-level counseling courses across multiple formats including face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction using Canvas learning management system. The ideal candidates will demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching excellence and dedication to student success.

Beginning Spring 2026 semester, teaching opportunities will be available in Group Counseling, Family Counseling, Substance Abuse Treatment, Professional School Counseling, Practicum in School Counseling, and Career Counseling. Candidates will be drawn from this talent pool as positions become available. As our programs continue to expand, additional teaching opportunities may arise across our counseling curriculum.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Counselor Education or a closely related field from a CACREP-accredited university and maintain active status as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a minimum of two years of experience or hold equivalent licensure in a counseling field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Academic experience working with all students, staff and faculty.
• Experience in working with industry-standard tools and programming languages for analytics.
• Strong instructional design and course development skills.
• Effective use of learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.)
• Ability to facilitate engaging online, hybrid, and face-to-face instruction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to mentor all students.
• Proficient use of educational technology and digital learning tools.
• Ability to create supportive learning environments.
• Ability to assess student learning outcomes and provide constructive feedback.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff.
• Ability to maintain flexible schedule to meet academic demands.
• Ability to integrate real-world human services experience into classroom instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

• For School Counseling positions, candidates must hold Texas School Counselor Certification.
• Minimum of three years of school counseling experience, including supervision responsibilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of TEA requirements and maintain active memberships in state and national school counseling organizations.
• For Clinical Mental Health positions, candidates should have substantial experience in group counseling and family systems approaches, along with a proven record of teaching all individuals.
• The ideal candidate will bring experience working in all academic settings, demonstrate thorough knowledge of CACREP standards, and maintain active memberships in state and national professional organizations.
• Bilingual skills are highly valued for both positions.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing.
• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

As required to meet the academic schedule

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

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