Adjunct MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Instructions to applicants:

PLEASE NOTE: All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.

Job Title:

Adjunct MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Location:

Eagle Pass

Department:

Health Studies

Job No.:

AJF983

Posting Date:

08/17/2026

End Date:

08/31/2027

Until Filled:

Yes

Appointment Date:

09/01/2026

Salary:

$3,200.00 per 3 Credit Hour Course

Required:

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Counseling, Counselor Education, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Professional counseling experience appropriate to the courses assigned.
• Demonstrated knowledge of counseling theory, assessment, ethics, multicultural counseling, and clinical mental health practice.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively teach and mentor graduate students.
• Commitment to ethical, culturally responsive, and student-centered counselor education.

Preferred:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Counselor Education, Counseling, or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching at the graduate level in a counselor education or clinical mental health counseling program.
• Experience with online, hybrid, or technology-enhanced instruction.
• Professional counseling licensure, such as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or equivalent, when appropriate to the position.
• Experience providing clinical supervision and/or training counseling students.
• Familiarity with CACREP standards, professional counseling competencies, and current counselor education practices.
• Active involvement in professional counseling organizations and/or continuing professional development.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and integrating multicultural and social justice perspectives into counseling education.

Primary Responsibilities:

Position SummarySul Ross State University invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty member in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. The successful candidate will contribute to the preparation of graduate students for professional practice in clinical mental health counseling through high-quality instruction, mentorship, and engagement with the counseling profession.The adjunct faculty member will teach assigned graduate-level courses in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, provide students with meaningful learning experiences that integrate counseling theory, research, ethics, and clinical practice, and support the academic and professional development of students preparing for careers as licensed professional counselors.This is a fully virtual program, and courses are taught as such.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach assigned graduate-level courses in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in accordance with approved course objectives, curriculum, and university policies.
• Prepare and deliver engaging, student-centered instruction that integrates current counseling theories, evidence-based practices, professional ethics, multicultural considerations, and clinical applications.
• Develop and/or utilize course materials, syllabi, assessments, learning activities, and instructional resources appropriate for graduate counseling education.
• Evaluate student learning through assignments, examinations, discussions, projects, and other appropriate assessment methods.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and maintain accurate student records and grades.
• Support students’ development of professional counseling knowledge, skills, ethical decision-making, and professional identity.
• Incorporate culturally responsive and inclusive practices into teaching and learning.
• Remain current in developments in the counseling profession, including professional standards, ethical requirements, research, and emerging clinical practices.
• Utilize appropriate instructional technologies and learning-management systems for online and/or hybrid instruction.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students, faculty, staff, and program leadership.
• Participate in program, departmental, or university activities when requested and appropriate to the adjunct appointment.
• Maintain compliance with university policies, professional ethical standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThe successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Knowledge of contemporary clinical mental health counseling theories and practices.
• Understanding of professional counseling ethics and legal standards.
• Ability to translate counseling theory and research into practical clinical applications.
• Ability to create an engaging and inclusive graduate learning environment.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to use educational technology and online learning platforms effectively.
• Commitment to student success and professional counselor development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and program leadership.

Course AreasDepending on program needs and the candidate’s qualifications, teaching assignments may include courses in areas such as:

• Counseling Theories
• Human Growth and Development
• Professional Orientation and Ethics
• Multicultural Counseling
• Group Counseling
• Assessment and Appraisal
• Career Counseling
• Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Research Methods
• Practicum and Internship
• Crisis, Trauma, and Substance Use Counseling
• Advanced Clinical Counseling Topics

Course assignments will be based on program needs, enrollment, and the candidate’s academic and professional expertise.

Application MaterialsApplicants should submit:

• Curriculum vitae or résumé
• Cover letter describing qualifications and interest in teaching in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Copies of relevant academic credentials or transcripts
• Evidence of professional licensure or certification
• Contact information for professional references

Employment ConditionsAdjunct appointments are part-time and are contingent upon course availability, enrollment, programmatic needs, and applicable university policies. Compensation, workload, appointment duration, and teaching modality will be determined in accordance with Sul Ross State University policies and the terms of the individual appointment.Sul Ross State University seeks an adjunct faculty member who is committed to excellence in counselor education and to preparing competent, ethical, culturally responsive clinical mental health counselors who are equipped to serve individuals, families, and communities.

Security Sensitive:
This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice sate work habits at all times.

Other Information:

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu

About SRSU:

Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.

What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.

Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.

From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.

For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu.