Adjunct Instructor- Substance Abuse Counseling/Human Service Provider

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE in Weatherford, Texas is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Substance Abuse Counseling. This position involves teaching and mentoring students, creating effective learning experiences, and adhering to educational standards.

Candidates must possess appropriate academic qualifications and work experience. Knowledge of various instructional methods is crucial, along with the ability to foster a respectful and professional learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualifications as per SACS standards.
• Demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.
• Reports and assessments must be submitted timely.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Substance Abuse Counseling.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment.
• Provide timely feedback to students.

Skills

Effective communication

Instruction in various modalities

Professionalism

Student engagement

Education

Master's degree or equivalent experience

LCDC, MA, MSW, LCSW, LPC

Job description

Adjunct Instructor- Substance Abuse Counseling/Human Service Provider

Security sensitive position requiring a satisfactory criminal history background check. Males between the ages of 18 and 25 must be registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment. Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, and mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom. The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned (face‑to‑face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or dual credit instruction). Faculty are expected to provide instruction in both traditional and non‑traditional learning modes, engage in instructional preparation, provide timely feedback, and respond to student communications in a timely manner. Students are assessed, with final grades submitted in a timely fashion. Faculty maintain ethical and professional behavior, remain available to students by appointment, attend adjunct faculty meetings, assess courses at departmental and institutional levels, complete required training, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

All faculty members must possess minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) credential standards for faculty teaching workforce certificate or degree completion courses, including an appropriate academic degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline. Transcripts, certificates, and/or licenses must be submitted with the application.

• Associate degree and/or 2‑5 years work experience in the field of study
• Bachelor’s degree and/or 6‑10 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study
• Master’s degree and/or 11‑15 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study
• Doctorate degree and/or 16+ years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study

Required Experience

LCDC, MA, MSW, LCSW, LPC. Copies of certificates/licenses must be submitted with the application.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Each adjunct faculty member must demonstrate the ability to instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses; provide instruction that achieves specific goals and objectives; create a professional and effective learning environment; communicate effectively with students, college personnel, peers and public groups; treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice; exercise the highest professional and ethical standards; and observe the College policies and procedures.

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity College. Weatherford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status or genetic information in educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.