Associate Faculty – Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Supervision, Residency – Part-Time

Mercadona

Associate Faculty at University of Phoenix instructing clinical mental health counseling courses. Delivering course content and supporting student academic success in a virtual environment.

Posted 7/27/2026part-timeRemote • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $1,035 - $3,686 per courseWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver course content, learning activities, and student assessments using the University’s current course materials.
Share supplemental knowledge and experience to help students understand and make the connections between course concepts and real-world applications.
Work efficiently and effectively to provide high quality instruction to university students in accordance with the standards in the University of Phoenix Faculty Handbook and all other applicable policies and procedures.
Ensure all class materials are made available to students on a timely basis to facilitate timely participation and relevant classroom instruction and discussion.
Provide each student the opportunity to grow, develop, and achieve academic success by maintaining an engaged classroom presence, timely responding to student inquiries, and creating a supportive learning environment that empowers students to develop cognitive skills and confidence.
Proactively address student academic issues in accordance with University policies and guidance.
Perform a variety of additional duties, such as coaching, tutoring, and identifying appropriate additional resources, as determined by specific course and or program requirements that support student learning and success inside and outside of the classroom environment; oversee student clinical/practicum/mentorship experiences as required by the course and/or program, as applicable.
Attend various faculty meetings and University events as required, including but not limited to General Faculty Meetings, Content Area Meetings, and student graduations.
Maintain current knowledge of all applicable University course updates, instruction standards and other relevant information that contributes to associate faculty effectiveness and student engagement and achievement.
Maintain current professional and technical knowledge of content area(s) through employment, professional certification/licensure, professional conference attendance/speaking engagements, professional publications, personal networks, professional organizations, and other viable means.
Instruct and perform other job-related required duties in an online environment, as dictated by program requirements.
Maintain an understanding of all applicable University technology and adapt to technology changes as needed to facilitate classes and maintain active faculty status.
Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate Degree in Counselor Education and Supervision
Two (2) years of applicable professional experience, some of which must have been within the last 5 years
Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years' post licensure experience
Candidates must have a demonstration of professional identity through additional professional organization service, published research, professional presentations, and/or other scholarly activities within the last 7 years
Five (5) years of applicable professional experience, some of which must have been within the last 7 years
Degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
Required a current license as a Professional Counselor (LPC), Psychologist, or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Acceptable professional experience can include but are not limited to: post-secondary teaching in counseling, practitioner counseling experience in a clinical setting, and/or documented research or scholarship experience in counseling within the last 5 years.
Familiarity with adult education teaching and learning theory
High level of problem solving and decision-making ability to assess student work, address issues and concerns, and provide appropriate guidance
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies, including students, other faculty, staff, and external parties
Technology proficiency, including Microsoft suite programs
Able to convey a professional image and represent the University appropriately within the community and with external parties.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Participation in our 401(k) plan; and
Competitive tuition assistance for you and eligible dependents.