Adjunct Faculty – Contemplative Practices for Somatic Counseling I

Position Title:

Adjunct Faculty – Contemplative Practices for Somatic Counseling I
# of Positions to Fill: 1
Department/Program:
Somatic Low Residency 12020
Remote Work Authorization:
Hybrid On-Site/Remote
Campus

Location:

Nalanda Campus

Reports to:

Program Chair
FLSA Classification:
Exempt/Salaried
FTE: 3% (1 hr/week)
Compensation: $1,500 for the semester

Final date to receive applications: 8/14 or until filled

Job Summary
The Somatic Counseling Low Residency department seeks an Adjunct Faculty Member to teach graduate level courses during the Fall 2026 semester. Adjunct Faculty are provided established curriculum/syllabus to work with and develop in collaboration with existing Core Faculty.

This is a one-semester appointment assigned to a specific course.

Logistics of this specific position – Dates and Details
This is a 1-credit course offered in the Somatic Counseling concentration, to be taught asynchronously online from August 24, 2026 – December 11, 2026, synchronously during an online intensive August 27-29, 2026, and in-person during an intensive on the Nalanda campus from November 2-6, 2026.

Course Description
CNSS 646e – Contemplative Practices for Somatic Counseling (1 Credit)

This course will explore contemplative practices and processes from somatically based, social justice counseling perspectives. The course includes how to work with oneself from places of stillness and movement, and how this informs and supports one's training as a body-based counselor and psychotherapist.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

· Teaches with a professional level of preparedness for the duration of the semester.

· In collaboration with course area Core Faculty, reviews syllabus according to the Academic Affairs syllabi instructions and submit the syllabus to the Office of Academic Affairs by the established deadline.

· Obtains permission from the copyright owner for any copyrighted material to be used in sourcebooks.

· Grades all assignments, provides feedback to students in a timely manner, and submits final grades by the deadline established by the Registrar.

· Submits grading and attendance data into the Learning Management System (LMS) in a timely manner.

· Provides one hour of office hours each week plus availability to students by appointment.

· Mentors students outside of class through meetings, phone or e-mail, as needed.

· Supports the Core Curriculum assessment process as assigned.

· As appropriate, works with staff and other faculty members to manage and/or mediate student issues and educational obstacles and handles probationary issues in accordance with program/GSCP policies and procedures and completes related paperwork.

· Completes any and all trainings as required by Human Resources or the Office of Academic Affairs within the time period set for completion by those departments.

· Attends faculty meetings as required.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

· EITHER a doctorate in Counseling, Counselor Education & Supervision, Psychology, related area relevant to mental health (e.g., Counseling Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy) or related to the course specialization;
OR these three requirements:
1) Master's degree in Counseling or a related field;
2) Licensed or eligible for licensure at the Professional Counselor or equivalent level; and
3) Equivalent of two years’ full-time employment in a clinical capacity in a mental health related setting (private practice, agency, or related setting) in the last five years.

· Significant teaching experience including lecture, facilitating discussion, and experiential exercises.

· Ability to demonstrate course content area knowledge and understanding of its application in counseling.

· High degree of emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and assertive communication skills.

· Willingness to participate in professional development, including openness to feedback and ongoing self-examination.

· Ability to create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally with everyone encountered in the course and scope of the job duties.

· All job candidates must hold a commitment to co-create a diverse and inclusive community and actively participate in…