Adjunct - School Counseling Practicum- Online - College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as an online adjunct faculty member for the online division in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, which provides a job focused education. The college features a variety of programs from counseling and psychology to justice studies, history and English literature.

As an adjunct faculty member, youll provide program instruction in an online format, incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies and other industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction, wed like to hear from you.

Course Description:

This course is a supervised field experience that takes place in either an elementary, middle, or high school setting. During this experience, learners begin by observing day-to-day counseling routines and have the ability to apply listening skills, helping theories, and techniques. The practicum is performed under the supervision of a faculty member and a clinical site supervisor approved by the college or university. Documentation of 100 hours (40 of the 100 hours must be direct service) of school counseling related activities is submitted directly to the College of Educations Office of Clinical Field Experience for verification and tracking. State licensure requirements may mandate additional hours. Counseling interns must review and adhere to their state board's additional requirements.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include equipping students with the required skill set, facilitating classroom discussions, assessing student performance and preparing students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession. Other main responsibilities include the following:

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the Universitys Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Counselor Education, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program OR have related doctoral degrees (Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Behavioral Health, Mental Health)
• Have been employed as full-time faculty members in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013
• Maintain a current School Counseling Certification or Licensure
• Maintain an active membership in a recognize counseling association and show evidence of counseling advocacy and/or research or scholarly experience and/or two years of school counseling experience and/or experience in Counselor Education

Before submitting your application please attach the following to review:

• Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees.
• Any applicable licenses/certifications

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