2026/2027 - Associate Faculty - Addiction Paraprofessional Training (Addiction Studies)

Santa Rosa Junior College; Santa Rosa (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

On-site teaching

Job summary

Santa Rosa Junior College is establishing a pool of associate faculty for part-time, on-call and temporary assignments in Santa Rosa, California. Most positions are on-site and may include evening, weekend, online or hybrid instruction.

Compensation is hourly, with initial steps based on the AFA contract and eligibility as described in the posting. Assignments are paid over the duration of the class and may not exceed 67% of a full-time annual load.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and two years full-time (or part-time equivalent) related experience.
• Associate's degree and six years full-time (or part-time equivalent) related experience; or the equivalent.
• Must be sensitive to diverse backgrounds among students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent instruction and faculty support to students, including evening, weekend, online or hybrid assignments.
• Provide academic assistance and related services during scheduled office hours.
• Maintain currency in field(s) of expertise and focus on instruction and student services.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate's degree

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Santa Rosa Junior College is currently accepting applications on a continuous basis to establish a pool for associate faculty assignments. Associate assignments may be temporary, part-time and/or on-call and may be immediate or as needed. The Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer ‘remote only’ assignments.

Compensation/Benefits

Assignments are made on a part-time, hourly basis. A part-time faculty assignment may not exceed a total of 67% of an annual full-time assignment.

• Starting Hourly Rate: Please see the hourly salary schedules or contact Human Resources for more information.


• Salary placement is based on academic background, vocational experience, and teaching experience (depending on discipline) and as documented in application materials. Initial Step placement will be at Step 1 pending evaluation of experience as outlined in the AFA ContractArticle 27(Download PDF reader).


• Compensation for assigned classes is paid over the duration of the assignment.

Benefits

The District offers medical insurance for those who meet the eligibility requirements. Additional information, including medical plan information and eligibility requirements can be found on the Benefits page.

Sick Leave Accrual

Associate facultyaccruesick leave on a pro-rated basis.Additionalinformation can be found in Article 18 of the AFA Contract.

Retirement

SRJC offers CalSTRS Defined Benefit, CalSTRS Cash Balance and Social Security as Associate Faculty retirement options. Eligibility for each plan is determined based on prior membership status with CalSTRS.

• Provide excellent instruction and faculty support to students, which may include evening, weekend, online or hybrid and/or off-campus assignments.


• Provide academicassistanceand related services to students during scheduled office hours.


• Demonstrate sensitivity to andunderstanding ofdiverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students,facultyand staff.


• Maintain currency in field(s) ofexpertise.


• Associate faculty focus primarily on providing instruction and/or student services.


• Associate facultyare typically not required toparticipatein District or department service such as committee work, evaluations, student learning outcomes assessment, and hiring committees, but may be asked to perform these services for additionalcompensation.


• Please see the All Faculty Association Contract for more information.

The examples of duties listed above are representative of those that mustbe met by a faculty member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

SELECTION PROCESS

If the department has an immediate need to add candidates to their pool, they will review applications. If the department does not have an immediate need to add candidates to their pool, applications remain in the queue for consideration until the need arises, or for up to one year. If selected, candidates will be invited to an interview with a Screening and Interviewing Committee. Selected candidates who are not given an immediate assignment will remain in the pool for four years.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Counseling Department at Santa Rosa Junior College includes the discipline of Addiction Studies which is an emphasis of the Human Services Associate Degree and Certificate Program. The Human Services certificate/associate degree is a performance-based training program designed to prepare students for employment in the field of human services/social services. The program is accredited by the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE) and encourages students to pursue certification as an Addiction Counselor. Associate faculty focus primarily on providing instruction in our Human Services: Addiction Studies courses.

Counseling Department website

Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications exactly as listed below for disciplines of interest or file for equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants who are requesting equivalency consideration are responsible for documenting all course work, degree programs and related professional experience at the time of application. Please, see the Equivalency Guide for Faculty Applicants (Download PDF reader) and the Faculty Minimum Qualifications Self-Evaluation Checklist for more information.

REQUIRED for Addiction Paraprofessional Training (Addiction Studies) Instruction

Bachelor's degree or higher AND two years full-time (or part-time equivalent) of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment;

OR an Associate's degree AND six years full-time (or part-time equivalent) of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment; OR the equivalent.

Requires a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Preferred

• Demonstrated commitment to valuing and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.


• Master's Degree in Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Guidance Counseling, Educational Counseling, Social Work; OR the equivalent; OR a fully satisfied (Life) California Community College Counselor's Credential.


• CATC II, CATC III, CATC IV, CADC-I, CADC-II, CADC-III, SUDCC, SUDCC II, SUDCC III certification or the equivalent.


• Experience in teaching courses related to Alcohol and Other Drugs/Addiction Studies.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.


• Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.


• Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Sonoma County Junior College District will not sponsor any visa applications.


• Applicants must be available for interviews at Santa Rosa Junior College at no cost to theDistrict.


• Applicants who have disabilities may request thataccommodationsbe made to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at [phone].


• Clery Report: Crime awareness and security information are available from District Police. (Public Law 101-542). The Clery Report can be found here.


• An applicant who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified.General inquiriesregardingthe position and/or District employment should be directedtothe Human Resources Department.

ABOUT THE SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT

Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) is a public single college district located in Sonoma County, California and serves the County of Sonoma and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. Sonoma County is rich in history, beauty, and culture and is an excellent choice for a place to live and work. The District is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The District prides itself on being an inclusive, diverse, and sustainable community that fosters the growth and development of its students, faculty, and staff. SRJC is a unique institution in a unique environment. SRJC serves approximately 22,000 students each semester and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility.

Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years. The District has two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, California, two centers, a Public Safety Training Center located in Windsor, California, and the Robert Shone Agricultural Center located in Forestville, California, and SRJC Roseland in Southwest Santa Rosa. Students may choose from over 100 associate degree majors and certificate programs, complete courses toward the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program or pursue courses for other professional or personal reasons.

Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC:

• Office of the President


• Student Services


• Accreditation


• SRJC Factbook


• District Mission, Vision, & Values


• SRJC Strategic Plan

Non-Discrimination

The District is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from persons who are economically disadvantaged and individuals belonging to significantly underrepresented groups within the District’s workforce, including ethnic and racial minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or political or organizational affiliation.

For more information about Title IX, please refer to District Board Policy 3433 and Administrative Procedure 3434, which outlines our commitment to proactive measures in preventing sexual harassment and ensuring a respectful and inclusive community for all.