Adjunct Instructor - Rehabilitation and Addiction Studies at University of North Texas in Denton, Texas

Job Description:

Title: Adjunct Instructor - Rehabilitation and Addiction Studies

Employee Classification: Non-Pos Salaried Posting Code

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Health & Public Servic

Department: UNT-Rehabilitation and Health Serv-135350

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Varies Based on Assignment

FTE: Varies Based on Assignment

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement 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 Department of Rehabilitation & Health Services is an interdisciplinary department that houses a Ph.D. in Health Services Research, two Master's degrees (Rehabilitation Counseling and Health Services Administration), two Bachelor's degrees (Public Health and Rehabilitation Studies), and several minors and certificates. We focus on preparing interdisciplinary professionals and leaders who will advance and optimize quality-of-life outcomes in communities worldwide. In addition to being an innovative, student-centered instructor, the ideal candidate will be invested in supporting and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.


UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Department of Rehabilitation & Health Services seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 semesters. The specific courses involved may vary from semester to semester and openings to teach these courses develop on aperiodic basis, depending on department teaching needs.


The work assignments are associated with teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses whose duties may include 3000, 4000, and 5000-levelcourses in the following programs: Addiction Studies; Rehabilitation Studies; CACREP - Accredited Rehabilitation Counseling MS degree program.

Minimum Qualifications

A Master's degree from an accredited Rehabilitation Counseling program or closely related field.


A minimum of three years employment in Rehabilitation counseling, vocational rehabilitation, substance use, and/or mental health counseling or a closely related field.


Experience with online/hybrid/remote instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Counseling or closely related field.
Higher education/university teaching experience.
Experience using the Canvas LMS platform.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) and/or TX Licensed Professional Counselor
(TX-LPC).

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

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.

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