Lecturer

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Lecturer position in the Department of Counseling on the Cumming Campus. Projected start date is January 5, 2025. 

This 12-month grant funded position is specifically designed to support an upcoming partnership between the University of North Georgia's Master of Science in Counseling (MSC) program and Forsyth County k-12 schools. The goal of this partnership is to provide increased support for mental health and substance use needs of k-12 students. This position will therefore provide clinical and instructional support to MSC students in this venture. 

"This 12-month position is funded by the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust."

• Provide instruction in Masters-level counseling courses.
• Provide clinical supervision to Masters-level interns. 
• Support departmental, college, & university functions, including serving on committees. 
• Partner with k-12 schools in an effort to support MSC students working in Forsyth County schools. 
• Coordinate clinical education experiences within the k-12 Forsyth County school system. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned. 
  

• Must have a Master's degree from a CACREP-accredited program. 
• Must have a professional identity as a counselor. 
• Must be licensed (or license-eligible) as a professional counselor in the State of Georgia. 
• Knowledge and experience working in addiction 
• Knowledge and experience working in k-12 schools 
• Knowledge and experience working with children and adolescents

• PhD in Counselor Education or ABD from a CACREP accredited program, or related degree. 
• CPCS Certified Professional Counseling Supervisor or ACS Approved Clinical Supervisor. 
• GACA Certified Master Addiction Counselor (CMAC) or certification eligible.
• NBCC Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) or Certification eligible.