Part-Time Faculty: COU - Group Counseling; Fall

COU 614 Group Work in Counseling (3 credits)

The Department of Counseling & Human Services seeks a part-time Instructor to teach lessons for the fall semester 2026. The course covers principles of group dynamics, group developmental stage theory, leadership styles, and group leadership methods, with a focus on the integration of practice and theory in multiple group contexts. Students will participate in a within‑class group experience.

• Ph.D. and clinical experience leading groups required.
• College‑level teaching experience highly desirable.

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Preparing lectures, projects, or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meeting all designated class periods; if unable to, reschedule or obtain a substitute and notify the department chair.
• Submitting completed mid‑semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Participating in departmental meetings or workshops.
• Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty.

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