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Adjunct Faculty - Online Counseling Program

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Successful completion of a terminal degree in counselor education or related field
  • Online university teaching experience in counseling, counselor education, or related field
  • Qualifications matching those enumerated in the Faculty Qualifications Manual for Alternate Methods of Qualifying Faculty to Teach

Responsibilities

  • Maintain frequent and open communication with William & Mary faculty and staff through email, mail, telephone, and any other medium deemed appropriate
  • Review course content, activities, and assignments prior to the term start date
  • Meet all designated course instruction guidelines
  • Provide students with timely and specific feedback

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Consulting

About the company

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William & Mary

Higher Education

Located in Williamsburg, Virginia, William & Mary brings together the global opportunities of a larger research university with the personal education of a liberal arts and sciences institution. For more than three centuries, W&M has offered a top-rated educational experience while being consistently recognized as one of the best values in the nation. Choose from 115+ majors, minors and pre-professional programs with 65% of students majoring in STEM and computational-related fields — anything from business analytics to integrative conservation to a major you design yourself. Almost 80% of undergraduate students are involved in faculty-mentored research, with 20% having their work published before they graduate. W&M is known for its undergraduate teaching, career services, internship connections, science lab facilities, study abroad and more. We are committed to affording exceptional students the opportunity for life-changing experiences, regardless of their financial circumstances.

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IndustryHigher Education
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Job Requisition:

JR102115 Adjunct Faculty - Online Counseling Program (Open)

Job Posting Title:

Adjunct Faculty - Online Counseling Program

Department:

CC00182 WM001 | SOE | Education Operations

Job Family:

Faculty - Adjunct

Worker Sub-Type:

Adjunct (non-benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location:

School of Education

Primary Job Posting Location:

Posting Location - William & Mary

Job Description Summary:

The Department of School Psychology and Counselor Education is recruiting a pool of persons for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 semesters to be considered for possible adjunct teaching positions in our online counseling program. This is a fully online, remote position. This pool will be accessed ONLY when an opening arises and is based on funding.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The review of applications is ongoing. Official transcripts will be required from candidates upon hire.

Job Description:

We will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this vacancy.


Required Qualifications:

  • Successful completion of a terminal degree in counselor education or related field or qualifications matching those enumerated in the Faculty Qualifications Manual for Alternate Methods of Qualifying Faculty to Teach.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Online university teaching experience in counseling, counselor education, or related field.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Maintain frequent and open communication with William & Mary faculty and staff through email, mail, telephone, and any other medium deemed appropriate.
  • Review course content, activities, and assignments prior to the term start date.
  • Meet all designated course instruction guidelines.
  • Provide students with timely and specific feedback.
  • Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner based on the instructions/rubrics provided (2-3 business days).
  • Respond to student inquiries within 1-2 business days.
  • Monitor discussion boards and participate as applicable.
  • Hold weekly virtual office hours for individual or group consultation.
  • Submit final grades according to William & Mary policy and the Online Programs calendar.
  • Submit end-of-semester feedback and reflection form.

Please indicate in your cover letter the program(s) in which you have expertise.

  • Fieldwork
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Military and Veteran Counseling
  • School Counseling
  • Research and Assessment Methods


Conditions of Employment:

  • This position is restricted to a specified term.
  • This position is not eligible for benefits.

Additional Job Description:

For full consideration please submit a CV, three professional references with contact information, a cover letter indicating the program(s) of interest and your qualifications to teach in the program, and an unofficial copy of your transcripts.


Job Profile:

JP0738 - Adjunct Professor NTE - Exempt - Salary - S99

Qualifications:

Compensation Grade:

S99

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-09-21

Position Restrictions:

Restricted Term

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Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.


Applicant Notice: By applying for this position, you consent to William & Mary's use, review, and retention of your application materials for recruitment and employment purposes. Materials may be shared with authorized individuals participating in the hiring process and will be managed in accordance with applicable laws and university policies.


Probationary Period Notice: Individuals selected for full-time staff positions will be required to complete a twelve (12) month probationary period in accordance with university policy.

Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility. 



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