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Adjunct Instructor roles can qualify for CPT when teaching directly supports your degree program, such as a graduate student in education or instructional design gaining classroom experience. Your DSO must authorize each position, and the work must be listed as a curricular requirement or elective credit on your program plan.
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INTRODUCTION
St. Mary's College of Maryland is accepting applications for the tenure track position of Assistant Professor and Internship Coordinator in its newly approved Masters of Arts in Counseling and Clinical Psychology (MACCP) program, beginning August 2027. The MACCP program is the second Masters program at SMCM (following the successful Master of Teaching program). The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $79,000 based on level of experience; startup costs are negotiable; benefits information is available online.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The standard teaching load is 12 credits (usually, the equivalent of 3 courses) per semester. The Internship Coordinator will be in charge of preparing for internship placements (which is built into the teaching load). Teaching responsibilities will include courses in the Master of Arts in Counseling and Clinical Psychology program (e.g., Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Multicultural Counseling, Lifespan Development, Group Counseling, Psychological Testing, Family Systems in Practice), as well as the possibility of undergraduate courses in your area of specialization to provide cross-program collaboration with the Psychology major.
At SMCM, we seek faculty whose pedagogical practice involves culturally responsive teaching practices that promote belonging and inclusion. New faculty are paired with mentors to support your growth as a teacher-scholar. In addition, we offer start-up funding to support your research, especially encouraging projects that relate to the training of psychotherapy practitioners. Over time, professors take on roles in services to the program and College to support the College's mission; first-year faculty are exempt from college-wide committee work.
Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated a national public honors college. With selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. St. Mary’s faculty benefit from a comprehensive program of support for scholarship, research, travel, and curriculum development, including course releases for pretenure faculty and leaves for tenured faculty. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in Counseling or Clinical Psychology or related field (ABD acceptable at the time of application)
Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
St. Mary’s College embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Application materials should include a cover letter (which should speak to ways in which the candidate's teaching will contribute to the training of Masters students in counseling and clinical psychology), curriculum vitae (including email address), statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, and evidence of teaching effectiveness if available (e.g., teaching evaluations, observation notes). We request three professional references (rather than letters of recommendation) at the time of application. Of these three references, at least one referee should speak to the candidate's disciplinary expertise, and at least one should have seen the candidate deliver or design classroom instruction. References will be contacted only for candidates who advance to finalist interviews. Applications are being accepted online, with reviews starting September 1, 2026 and continuing until the position is filled.
Questions may be directed to Dr. Libby Nutt Williams at enwilliams@smcm.edu.
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Does adjunct teaching automatically qualify as CPT for any F-1 student?
No. CPT is only valid when the work is an integral part of your established curriculum, not just related to your field of study. Your program must require or offer academic credit for the teaching experience, and your DSO must confirm that the specific adjunct role satisfies that curricular component before you begin working.
Can I work as an adjunct instructor at a different school than the one that authorized my CPT?
Yes, the employer and the authorizing institution can be different. Your CPT is issued by your enrolled school's DSO and tied to your degree program, not to where you teach. The hiring institution just needs to be a legitimate employer that can verify your work authorization, ideally through E-Verify enrollment.
How do I find adjunct instructor positions that are open to F-1 CPT students?
Many adjunct postings don't specify visa sponsorship requirements, so you'll need to screen employers yourself. Migrate Mate filters adjunct instructor openings by employers with international student hiring history, which cuts down the time you'd otherwise spend cold-emailing department chairs to ask about CPT eligibility before they've even reviewed your application.
Does using CPT for adjunct work affect my OPT eligibility later?
Part-time CPT, regardless of how many semesters you use it, has no effect on your OPT eligibility. Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Since most adjunct roles are part-time contracts, they typically fall under part-time CPT, but verify your authorized hours with your DSO to avoid an accidental full-time CPT designation.
What documents should I give the hiring department before my first class?
Provide your updated I-20 showing the CPT authorization with the specific employer name and dates, along with your EAD if your school issues one for CPT. Some institutions also require a copy of your visa stamp and I-94 record. The department's HR office may need these to complete Form I-9 before your first paycheck is processed.