Adjunct Faculty- Clinical Fieldwork Instructor

University of West Alabama

Oct 26, 2026

The Adjunct Clinical Fieldwork Instructor provides high-quality, synchronous online clinical instruction and group supervision to graduate counseling students enrolled in Practicum and Internship courses on a part-time, term-by-term basis.

The instructor supports the development of competent, ethical, culturally responsive, and reflective professional counselors through structured clinical supervision, applied clinical instruction, professional mentorship, and ongoing evaluation of student clinical competencies.

The position plays an essential role in supporting student progression through clinical field experiences while maintaining alignment with the 2024 Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) Standards, applicable professional ethical codes, and departmental clinical training requirements.

The Adjunct Clinical Fieldwork Instructor collaborates with the Field Experience Coordinator, Program Director, and departmental faculty to promote student clinical readiness, professional development, and successful completion of supervised field experiences.

Clinical Instruction and Supervision

• Facilitate scheduled, synchronous online group supervision for graduate students enrolled in Practicum, Internship I, and Internship II courses.
• Provide developmentally appropriate clinical supervision that strengthens counseling skills, case conceptualization, treatment planning, ethical decision-making, and professional counselor identity.
• Guide students in applying counseling theories, evidence-based interventions, and culturally responsive practices to clinical experiences.
• Facilitate meaningful case discussions, peer consultation, reflective practice, and clinical skill development.
• Integrate current counseling research, professional ethical standards, and evidence-based practices into clinical instruction.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical supervision practices in virtual learning environments.

Clinical Competency Assessment & Student Evaluation

• Evaluate student clinical performance using departmental assessment instruments, clinical competency rubrics, and established evaluation procedures.
• Assess student progress in counseling skills, professional dispositions, ethical practice, multicultural responsiveness, and clinical decision-making.
• Provide timely, constructive, and developmentally appropriate feedback regarding clinical documentation and other required course assessments.
• Identify students demonstrating clinical skill deficiencies, professional disposition concerns, or difficulties meeting clinical expectations.
• Communicate clinical performance concerns promptly to the Field Experience Coordinator and Program Director, and participate in established student support, remediation, and gatekeeping processes.

Field Experience Documentation & Compliance

• Monitor student progress toward required Practicum and Internship clinical training requirements.
• Review and verify student clinical documentation, including supervision participation, clinical hour records, and required field experience assignments.
• Utilize designated clinical documentation platforms, including Lumnivero Tevera/ELC, to monitor student progress and complete required evaluations.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student grades, clinical competency assessments, supervision attendance, and required documentation.
• Coordinate with the Field Experience Coordinator regarding student clinical progression, site supervision concerns, and field experience requirements.
• Support departmental compliance with the 2024 CACREP Standards, institutional policies, and applicable professional counseling requirements.
• Support students in developing professional counselor identity, ethical awareness, clinical confidence, and reflective practice.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive, and professionally accountable clinical learning environment.
• Model appropriate professional communication, clinical judgment, ethical decision-making, and responsiveness to supervision.
• Encourage student self-assessment, integration of supervisory feedback, and ongoing professional growth.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with students regarding course expectations, clinical responsibilities, professional conduct, and progression requirements.
• Maintain reasonable availability for…