Lecturer of Human Services; Non-Tenure Track

Overview

The Department of Counseling and 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 2026. This is a 10-month instructor appointment with a 4/4 teaching load, as well as service commitments.

Teach undergraduate courses in human services or a closely related field. Fulfill service commitments as part of a 10-month appointment.

• A Master's in 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.

• 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.).

Location:

Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date: 07/25/2026

Application Review Date: 02/06/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

• Interest applicants must apply via the posting: /21800
• Attach the following with the online application: a cover letter detailing interest, how minimum and preferred qualifications are met, 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 February 06, 2026 for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Telework Friendly:
No

Reasonable Accommodation Request:
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at .

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision:
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor s legal duty to furnish information.

About the College: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./education

About the Department: https://-services

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Required Documents:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Unofficial Graduate Transcripts, Contact Information for Professional References. Optional Documents