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Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Department of Counseling and Human Development Temp Part Time Faculty
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What they do
A Sociology Professor teaches foundational sociological ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$86,960 / year median in Pennsylvania
+1% projected growth
Job Description
The Department of Counseling and Human Development at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) invites applicants for anticipated part-time, temporary faculty position(s) for the Fall 2026 semester. The department seeks candidates whose teaching, research, and/or service have prepared them to serve all IUP students.
Teaching:
Successful candidates must be able to teach graduate counseling courses including practicum, field experience, basic counseling skills, group theory, introduction to clinical mental health, and crisis and trauma, offered in person, online or through distance education, or at one of our other locations. Responsibilities Other duties involve participating in departmental committees and advising students. The successful candidate may be asked to work at off-campus sites and/or provide instruction through distance education asynchronously and/or synchronously through zoom technology.Required:
- Terminal degree in the discipline or related field, OR Master's degree with 7+ years of related professional experience in the discipline including professional counseling experience
- Experience teaching in college setting.
- Evidence of scholarly activity e.g. professional presentations, grants, publications, service.
- Eligibility to Teach Graduate Courses and to Serve on Thesis or Dissertation Committees Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Faculty members are expected to: Teach courses assigned by the department chair in accordance with departmental, college, and university scheduling requirements.