Online Adjunct Instructor – Professional Practices in Human Services

Rasmussen University

Adjunct Faculty teaching Professional Practices in Human Services at Rasmussen University, covering skills for entry-level human services professionals and supporting student engagement.

Posted 7/22/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $1,700 per termWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in teaching Counseling, Active Listening, and Professional Communication while fostering student engagement and community building. Holds a Master’s degree in a relevant field and possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Teaching ExperienceMaster’s Degree in Counseling or PsychologyStrong Interpersonal SkillsExcellent Written CommunicationActive LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, HSBCP, or PsyD Certification

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Hard Skills

CounselingActive ListeningProfessional CommunicationStudent EngagementEthical Issues

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedFlexibleTeamworkVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Windows XP or GreaterMicrosoft Office 2010Internet Connection

Certifications & Qualifications

LSWLCSWLPCLCPCHSBCPPsyD

Industry Keywords

Human ServicesSocial WorkCriminal JusticeCounseling FieldPsychology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Cover expectations, responsibilities, and skills needed for entry-level human services professionals.
Teach counseling, active listening, professional communication, and ethical issues.
Communicate with students and supervise Deans or other University staff related to teaching and learning.
Be available for students via phone, email, and for individual appointments as needed.
Respond to Dean/University staff regarding performance and student issues in a timely manner.
Exhibit appropriate behavior, language, professional communication, demeanor, and dress at all times.
Create high levels of student engagement through activities and community building.
Attend faculty meetings, events, programmatic meetings, and committee work as agreed upon.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Teaching experience preferred (Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of study)
Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
Strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, leadership, and peers
Excellent written communication and strong verbal communication skills in the English language
Online adjuncts will need regular access to a computer with system requirements: Windows XP or greater, Microsoft Office 2010, An internet connection
Master’s degree in Counseling or Psychology related field, Criminal Justice, Human Services or Social Work
Preferred active LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, HSBCP, or PsyD certification
3+ years work experience in Counseling or Psychology related field, Criminal Justice System, Human Services or Social Work

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(K) retirement plan with employer matching
Paid sick leave
Tuition reduction on courses taken within our family of brands
Continuing education benefits for part-time employees