Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
Resumes are currently being accepted for adjunct faculty in the Counselor Education Program (Masters) in the Department of Education. Resumes will be reviewed as needed for each semester. The department seeks experienced professionals who would like the opportunity to share their knowledge and professional skills. A sample of the course offerings includes: Treating Emotional Disturbances, Substance Abuse Counseling, Ethics, etc.

Responsibilities:
•Teach in the Counselor Education program.
•Use Canvas (Learning Management System -LMS).
•Provide office hours.
•Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
•Master’s degree in Counselor Education, Counseling, or a closely related field.
•Have a record of outstanding teaching and scholarship.
•Must be able to learn Canvas (Learning Management System- LMS).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
•Knowledgeable about counselor education standards.
•Excellent organizational, interpersonal, conceptual, writing and communication skills,
•Ability to teach a standards-based program.

Physical Demands: May require extended periods of sitting at desk. May require lifting up to 25 lbs. Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally. Requires operation of a variety of office

Preferences: Doctorate. Demonstrated teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level.

Licenses/ Certifications: Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional counselor in the state where the institution is located.

Minimum Qualifications

The title Lecturer will ordinarily be used to designate appointments of persons who are serving in a teaching capacity for a limited time or part-time. The normal requirement is a Master's degree in the field of instruction or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in the field of instruction. Appointments to this rank are typically one to three years and are renewable.

Additional Job Description

Department

UMES-SESA-Education/Operations

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Non-Regular (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$3,189

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.