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Visiting Lecturer Counseling and Human Services Fall 2026

 

 

Visiting Lecturer Counseling and Human Services Fall 2026

  • 514818
  • Dallas, Texas, United States
  • Faculty

Title: Visiting Lecturer Counseling and Human Services Fall 2026

Employee Classification: Lecturer

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Human Services

Department: DAL-Counseling-519200

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
 

Department Summary

The Counseling Program at UNT Dallas prepares a multi-culturally competent counselor and a change agent who promotes wellness in children, adults, families, schools, and communities locally and worldwide. The Program offers two CACREP-accredited master’s programs: school counseling and mental health counseling. Mentored by dedicated faculty with extensive experience as licensed practitioners and in research, our students undergo an authentic experiential and evidence-based training. Graduates of the UNTD Counseling program are dedicated leaders and advocates for diversity in the communities they serve.

Position Overview

UNT Dallas is bridging the gap between education and workforce readiness through our innovative Classroom to Career initiative. This initiative integrates experiential learning—such as internships, service learning, and project-based collaborations with industry partners—into every student’s academic journey. By emphasizing high-impact practices, we prepare students with both disciplinary expertise and the essential skills employers value most: communication, adaptability, teamwork, and leadership. Our graduates don’t just earn degrees; they launch purposeful, career-ready futures. We seek faculty across all disciplines who are eager to contribute to this transformative, campus-wide initiative actively.

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Visiting Lecturer in the Counseling Program. This position is a 9-month, non-renewable appointment with expectations of a four-course teaching load each semester. The initial one-year appointment begins September 1, 2026. The position includes teaching 12 hours (four courses) in the fall and spring semesters. Additional expectations include student advisement and participation in department meetings and school meetings.

The candidate selected for this position is intended to provide graduate students with valuable professional, administrative, service, and research experiences that complement their academic studies and strengthen career readiness.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Counselor Education from a CACREP (The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) accredited program or equivalent program.
  • Eligible for License in Professional Counseling in the State of Texas (LPC).Proven teaching excellence in graduate instruction and demonstrated clinical competence in school counseling.
  • Documented professional counselor identity as evidenced by education, teaching, clinical experience and professional affiliations (such as American Counseling Association, Texas Counseling Association, American School Counseling Association, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Academic experience working n a campus with culturally diverse students, staff and faculty.
  • Experience in working with industry-standard tools and programming languages for analytics.
  • Strong instructional design and course development skills.
  • Effective use of learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.)
  • Ability to facilitate engaging online, hybrid, and face-to-face instruction.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor diverse student populations.
  • Proficient use of educational technology and digital learning tools.
  • Ability to create inclusive and supportive learning environments.
  • Ability to assess student learning outcomes and provide constructive feedback.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff.
  • Ability to maintain flexible schedule to meet academic demands.
  • Ability to integrate real-world human services experience into classroom instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated clinical competence in counseling supervision
  • Professional school counseling experience
  • Familiarity with CACREP standards
  • Experience with collaborative grant development
  • Counseling skills; knowledge of statistics, diversity, and addiction

Job Duties

  • Teaching four undergraduate courses per semester.
  • Engaging students in learning inside and outside the classroom including service learning or experiential learning, practicum, and active research.
  • Coordinating opportunities for students with community partners.
  • Advising HSML majors on their degree plans.
  • Participating in activities such as student recruitment, program assessment, program development.

Physical Requirements

  • Communicating with others to exchange information.
  • Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

  • No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

As required to meet the academic schedule.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

 

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