Lecturer (School Counseling)

Title: Lecturer (School Counseling)
Hiring Unit:  College of Education / Department of Education Psychology
Location:  Manoa
Date Posted: December 2, 2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Other conditions: Lecturer applicant pool for future semesters; temporary, part-time work, as needed, contingent upon student enrollment, position availability and funding. May be for day, evening, or weekend offerings on- and off-campus. Selectee is required to complete the COE New Faculty orientation in the first year and pass a criminal background check and Title IX training.

The School Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling programs prepare graduate students to become licensed professional counselors, including school counselors and rehabilitation counselors who provide responsive, evidence-based services in PK-12, rehabilitation counseling and community mental health settings. Instruction in these programs incorporates multiple delivery modalities—including face-to-face, online synchronous, and online asynchronous formats—and emphasizes the preparation of practitioners who can meet professional, ethical, and accreditation standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach various graduate level counseling courses in School and Rehabilitation Counseling.
2. Prepare course syllabi that meets COE accreditation expectations and Hawai‘i state licensing standards.
3. Mentor and assist students.
4. Complete grades on a timely basis.
5.  Attend faculty meetings and other duties that the supervisor assigns.
   

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Master's degree in Counseling or related field from an accredited college or university of recognized standing, with work as a counselor; equivalent experience in a relevant area will be considered.
2. An active license or certification in the counseling area of expertise (e.g., School Counselor, Mental Health Counselor, Rehabilitation Counselor), or related field, or the ability to attain a relevant license or certification within 6 months to 1 year of hire.
3.  Evidence of ability to teach effectively and to direct group discussions.
4. Professionalism when meeting and conferring with others.
5. Any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Doctorate in Counselor Education or a closely related field from an accredited college or university of recognized standing.
2. Experience teaching in higher education at the undergraduate and graduate level.
   
3. Experience mentoring and supervising Counseling students in the field.
   
4. Experience teaching online.
   

To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Documents include: (1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) name and contact information of three (3) professional references and (4) official transcripts (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.)  Late, incomplete, or unreadable application materials will not be considered. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii and will not be returned.

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