Part-Time Faculty: Counseling Prepracticum; Fall

Part-Time Faculty:
Counseling Prepracticum (Fall 2026)

Job Title:

Part-Time Faculty:
Counseling Prepracticum (Fall 2026)

Location:

Syracuse, NY

Campus:
Syracuse, NY

Commitment to On-Campus

Experience:

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range: $2,084.07 - $2,146.59 per credit hour

Pay Determination:
Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months' salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Hours:

Per time schedule of classes or as determined by department chair.

Job Type: Part-time

Rank: PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code: UA

Job Description:

COU
644 – Counseling Prepracticum (3 Credits) Introduction to counseling skills and techniques, including assessment, relationship building, goal setting, and therapeutic intervention. Extensive use of video and audio taping of role-played counseling interactions. Permission of instructor.

Qualifications:

Doctorate (or ABD) in counselor education is required. Practicum is a supervised field placement in a school, agency, college, or rehabilitation setting during which clinical mental health counseling students assume the varied role of counselor. Qualified applicants should have experience working with varied clinical populations and be familiar with providing clinical supervision in a group format.

Responsibilities:
Developing and/or updating a class syllabus. Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date. Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments. Meeting all designated class periods. If you are unable to to meet your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute.

You must also notify the department chair of your absence and of your plan to cover the class. Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course. Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours. Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner. Participate in student recitals or showings. Collect and submit student assessment data for accreditation purposes, if applicable.

Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations. Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations. Providing an updated CV annually or upon request of the department or school. Participating in departmental meetings or workshops. Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty.

About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870;

a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement:
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual…