Mental​/Behavioral Health – Adjunct Faculty – Online; Remote – College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Instructor Opportunity 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  College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers fulfilling opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, offered remotely. 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:

• Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance
• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts

Course:
Ethics and Cultural Diversity in Mental Health and Wellness

This course covers ethics and cultural diversity as it relates to mental health and wellness. The history of ethics is addressed, including how early ethical models evolved into modern ethical codes in the mental health and wellness professions. How ethics relates to legal standards and issues such as records and billing are addressed. Cultural diversity, sensitivity, and competence are covered.

Other Courses May Include:

Introduction to Family Dynamics & Systems

Grief and Bereavement Theory and Practice

Introduction to Prevention Science

Group Dynamics

Family Development

Journey of the Bereaved

Death & Dying:
The Influences of Cultural, Spiritual & Sociological Factors

What You Will Do:

• Facilitate weekly main discussion forums to engage students in the online classroom
• Adhere to weekly grading requirements, deadlines, and time frames
• Respond to students' questions and emails within the established time frames
• 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:

• Preferred:
  Doctorate in Mental and/or Behavioral Health field AND a minimum of 1 year of experience working in the community mental and/or behavioral health field
• Minimum:
  Master's in Mental and/or Behavioral Health field AND a minimum of 3 years of experience working in the community mental and/or behavioral health field.

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

• Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees