The Department of Counseling & Human Services at Old Dominion University invites applicants for a non-tenure track Lecturer of Human Services position, located on the Norfolk, VA campus to begin Fall 2025. This is a 10-month annual appointment teaching on campus with a 4/4 teach load, as well as service commitments.
A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications, and statements on diversity, teaching philosophy, and research interests.
A curriculum vitae.
Unofficial graduate transcripts.
Contact information for 3 professional references.
Applications should be submitted by December 2, 2024 for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
About ODU: Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s in a Human Services or a closely related field.
Evidence of professional identity in the field of human services (i.e., articulation of what human services is, and education, teaching, work, or service in a human services context).
2-5 years of post-graduate experience in the helping professions (e.g., human services, social work, counseling, community development).
Experience teaching undergraduate students in human services or a closely related field.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional identity and history of service in the helping fields to include membership, leadership, or service in professional organizations (e.g., NOHS, ACA, NAADAC etc.).
Credential in a helping profession (e.g., QMHP, HS-BCP, LPC, LCSW, CSAC, etc.).
Old Dominion University, located in the City of Norfolk in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, is a state-assisted, Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive institution that serves its students and enriches the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active civic engagement. Its 24,000 students, including over 6,000 graduate students, form a diverse and multicultural community in six academic colleges. Through a collaborative and innovative approach to education and research, the University focuses on student learning and addresses critical needs in the professions. ODU’s programs are offered on the main campus, at higher education centers in the region, and at numerous distance learning sites.