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Department Summary

The College of Health and Public Service (HPS) at the University of North Texas, distinguished as one of the few Tier One research universities designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), prepares graduates to address diverse and complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities, and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public administration, public health, and urban design. We have seven academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, UNT Workplace Inclusion & Sustainable Employment (WISE) and a number of professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.

HPS students are trained to lead nonprofits, become educators, researchers and professionals who strengthen the diverse communities we serve with thoughtful, inclusive and equitable practices as audiologists, behavior analysts, city managers, emergency managers, health care administrators, public safety administrators, public health specialists, rehabilitation counselors, speech language pathologists, social workers, urban planners and more.

The Department of Rehabilitation & Health Services is comprised of community-engaged academics providing an education that reaches beyond the classroom. Faculty with expertise in applied gerontology, health services, rehabilitation counseling, substance use, and behavioral health concerns prepare students for a career making a positive change in the lives of others. Alumni of our programs become researchers, educators, administrators, and clinicians.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Department of Rehabilitation & Health Services in the College of Health & Public Service seeks an outstanding and energetic full-time one-year visiting lecturer with expertise in the field of rehabilitation counseling or related counseling specialties to begin in Fall 2025. This is a non-tenure track, one-year appointment. Teaching responsibilities include graduate and undergraduate level courses. The candidate selected for this position will be expected to provide high-quality and innovative instruction in both traditional and non-traditional formats; serve as appropriate on department, college, and university committees; and participate in professional organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must have one of the following:
• Earned a doctoral degree in rehabilitation counselor education or counselor education from a CACREP-accredited program;
• Earned a doctoral degree in a closely related field, if not CACREP accredited, and have had employment as a full-time faculty member in a CACREP accredited Counselor Education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013;
  Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the position requires completion of all doctoral requirements by Aug. 31, 2025.

• Demonstrated commitment to accessibility and excellence in teaching, and service.
• Evidence of experience with instructional technology (instructional software, learning management systems such as Canvas) and ability to teach in traditional and non-traditional formats and settings.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and teaching students in undergraduate and graduate rehabilitation education programs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty across disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, or eligibility to become certified or licensed.
• Employment as full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

If you have any questions, please contact: Rachita Sharma, department chair, at Rachita.Sharma@unt.edu.

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System 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 an investigative proceeding or hearing.