VCU College of Health Professions

(Rolling Pool) Adjunct Instructor - Rehabilitation Counseling

Location
Richmond, VA
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · Hybrid
Posted
October 14, 2026

About this position

Advertising Summary: The Department of Rehabilitation Counseling seeks qualified individuals to establish a pool of adjunct instructors to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. Only applicants selected for interviews will be notified. Applications will remain in consideration for up to 1 year from the posting date. Unit: College of Health Professions MBU Department: Rehab Counseling Department Summary: Welcome to the VCU Department of Rehabilitation Counseling. One of the first programs in the U.S. when established in 1955, VCU now ranks 4th among masters level rehabilitation and mental health counseling training programs in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. As one of the largest CACREP-accredited rehabilitation and mental health counseling graduate programs in the country, we currently serve around 100 on-campus and distance-learning students, with faculty based in our own department. Duties & Responsibilities Undergraduate courses will be taught as part of the Community Mental Health Services minor in the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling. Graduate courses will be taught as part of the Master’s in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling degree program. Adjunct Professors will have strong teaching skills, knowledge of hybrid and virtual classroom instruction/student development, and thorough knowledge of the topic area to include community-based experience, with excellent communication skills. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications • Masters in Rehabilitation and/or Mental Health Counseling. • Ability to develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate level coursework. • Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in the topical areas to be delivered. • At least five years of experience working in the community in Rehabilitation / Mental Health Counseling and/or a related setting. • Experience working with graduate students in an instructional capacity. • Content expertise in the topical area of the course they teach. • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills. • Critical thinking skills. • Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as an adjunct faculty member at VCU. Preferred Qualifications • Ph.D. in Counseling or related field. • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and/or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Salary Range: $1,437/credit hour + (Commensurate with experience) Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type. FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Rank: Instructor Contact Information Contact Name: Dr. Jared Schultz Contact Email: schultzjc@vcu.edu

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