Adjunct Faculty - Substance Abuse Counseling

Bristol Community College - Fall River, MA

Part-time - Entry Level

Fall River, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Adjunct Faculty - Substance Abuse Counseling position at Bristol Community College involves teaching and developing curriculum for Substance Abuse Counseling courses. The role emphasizes student support and engagement through inclusive pedagogies and aims to foster a diverse and equitable learning environment. The faculty member will contribute to student learning outcomes and success while participating in professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Teach and design Substance Abuse Counseling course material to meet learning outcomes.
• Assess student learning and assign grades using equitable and inclusive pedagogies.
• Create an effective learning environment that fosters intellectual curiosity.
• Employ a variety of assessments to ensure classroom instruction leads to student learning outcomes.
• Help students reach their academic, personal, and professional goals.
• Contribute to and provide leadership in the student's academic communities.
• Participate in professional development opportunities related to technology and equity.
• Complete required trainings such as Title IX and FERPA.
• Be available to students for assistance in meeting course requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism and reflect Bristol's core values.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of professional experience in a mental health or substance abuse counseling setting.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor I or II (LADC I or LADC II), or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
• Proven technological proficiency, including Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.

Nice-to-haves

• Doctorate preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay)
• Tuition waiver discounts at public higher education institutions.