Adjunct Faculty for Online MA in Counseling Program

Description

DEPARTMENT: 100 – Academics / STATUS: Part-Time / CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt / RANK: Faculty 

rank depends upon degree and experience / LAST UPDATED: Spring 2023 

Life Pacific University (LPU) seeks candidates for adjunct faculty positions in the Department of Psychology and Counseling in the School of Arts and Sciences. The department hosts the Online MA in Counseling Program and BA in Human Development and Psychology. For 100 years Life Pacific University has educated a diverse student body for service to God in the Church, the workplace, and the world. The University is looking for faculty members who share this vision and have a heart to serve our students. 

The program is on online, and the faculty member will not be expected to be physically present to teach in San Dimas. Compensation depends upon degree and experience. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

The Department of Counseling and Psychology seeks applications for adjunct faculty to teach graduate online MA in Counseling courses in the following areas: 

• Psychopharmacology and Psychobiology 
• Counseling and Psychotherapeutic Techniques 
• Addictions Counseling
• Group Counseling
• Career Development
• Christian Counseling within the Church 
• Research and Evaluation Methods
• Diagnostic Testing and Treatment Plan 
• Introduction to Clinical Skills
• Law and Ethics
• Couples and Family Counseling
• Cross-Cultural Counseling
• Assessment Instruments and Techniques 
• Advanced Clinical Skills 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

• Work with department chair as part of the MA teaching team 
• Design online course curriculum, time to task worksheet, and corresponding Learning Management System (LMS) for students in Moodle 
• Prepare lectures and class activities for weekly class sessions   
• Connect with students and provide prompt communication and feedback when needed 
• Commit to teaching the weekly online sessions and interacting with the students  
• Grade papers/assignments as needed 
• Attend one online faculty meeting per semester 
• Make improvements to the course as needed 
• Provide student success progress report to the Registrar’s Office for at-risk students 

Requirements

Requirements 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• Terminal degree in counseling or social work (or a closely related discipline). ABDs are considered. 
• 3-5 years of work experience in counseling, including a license as an independent mental health practitioner 
• Experience teaching at the college level is preferred 
• Excellent communication skills and writing ability 
• Committed to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff, and the general constituency of Life Pacific University. 
• Demonstrated Christian faith consistent with Life Pacific University commitment to The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. Faculty must align to our Pentecostal/Charismatic and Wesleyan Arminian stance (must be able to sign Life Pacific’s Statement of Faith and align with its position on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity). 

This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee and is subject to revision when necessary.

Candidates must be Christian believers holding a Pentecostal/charismatic perspective and will be required to adhere to the College’s statement of faith and mission.

No person shall be denied employment at Life Pacific University on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification, except as may be permitted by law.