Counseling Practicum – Adjunct Faculty – Online (Remote) – College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at GCU is home to dedicated faculty and leaders who are deeply committed to inspiring and guiding students. Our faculty are dynamic mentors, devoted to fostering academic, spiritual, and personal growth in every student they serve. As experts in their fields, they are not only passionate educators but also collaborative partners who enrich the college experience for all.

If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact and help others discover their purpose, consider joining our mission by becoming an instructor at GCU. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers fulfilling opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, in-person courses at our Phoenix campus. If you are a motivated educator eager to provide high-quality instruction in a modern, collaborative environment with smaller class sizes, we would love to hear from you.

Why Work at GCU:

• Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee
• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts

Course: Counseling Practicum

The practicum course is a distinctly defined, supervised clinical fieldwork experience in which the student develops basic counseling skills and integrates professional knowledge with a minimum of 1 hour per week of individualized and/or triadic supervision throughout the practicum. Practicum students participate in an average of 1 ½ hours per week of group supervision via Zoom throughout the practicum. Documentation of a minimum requirement of 100 hours of counseling-related activities, which includes 40 direct client contact hours, is submitted directly to the college’s Office of Field Experience for verification and tracking. 

Other Courses Will Include: Counseling Practicum II, Counseling Internship I, Counseling Internship II, & Counseling Internship III

What You Will Do:

• Facilitate weekly main discussion forums to engage students in the online classroom
• Adhere to weekly grading requirements, deadlines, and timeframes
• Respond to students’ questions and emails within the established timeframes
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University

What You Will Bring:

• Doctorate degree in Counselor Education OR
  • Clinical or Counseling Psychology OR
  • Marriage and Family Therapy OR
  • Behavioral or Mental Health
• AND Current credentials as Licensed Independent Professional Counselor (LPC) OR
  • Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) OR
  • Independent Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
• AND 2 or more years of clinical/and or experience in Counselor Education
• OR Master’s in the above areas with AND 5 years work experience as an Independent Licensed Counselor

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:

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

#gcu #highered #faculty #remote #counseling #counselor #counseloreducation #clinicalpsychology #counselingpsychology #marriageandfamilytherapy #behavioralhealth #mentalhealth #INDLOPESUP