Chemical Dependency Counseling - Instructor (9 month)

tstc; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Holiday break

Employee discounts

Job summary

Texas State Technical College seeks an experienced instructor to deliver approved curriculum and assessments in an applied learning environment. You will mentor students, interpret assessments, and integrate technology to enrich learning experiences.

As an ambassador for the programs and TSTC, you will uphold core values and collaborate with stakeholders to drive student success and engagement across courses and campuses.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand teaching and evaluation methodologies for online modalities.
• Knowledge of curriculum development aligned with industry standards.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to diverse student backgrounds.
• Ability to collaborate with others and clinical sites.
• Ability to promote the campus image.
• Ability to engage in professional development activities.
• Ability to participate in recruiting and promotional activities.
• Adherence to TSTC policies and procedures.
• Completes written clinical performance evaluations timely.

Responsibilities

• Deliver approved curriculum and assessments in an applied learning environment.
• Facilitate activities and discussions for diverse learning styles with targeted mentorship.
• Interpret and administer assessments; provide constructive feedback.
• Integrate technology to enrich student learning experiences.
• Act as ambassador for programs and TSTC.
• Demonstrate core values with stakeholders and community.
• Prepare and deliver high quality instruction; design syllabi.
• Manage records and ensure safe instructional environment.
• Assist in recruitment events and program promotion.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to students.
• Assess and continuously improve teaching strategies.
• Integrate technology effectively in teaching.

Skills

Online teaching

Curriculum development

Oral & written communication

Diversity sensitivity

Team collaboration

Campus image promotion

Professional development

Recruitment & promotion

Policy adherence

Student mentoring support

Job description

What We Offer You?

• More than just a job but the start of a rewarding and fulfilling career
• Supportive environment where employee growth and success are promoted and celebrated
• Paid vacation, sick time & paid holidays, including an extended holiday break
• You will enjoy the stability of the State of Texas' comprehensive health and retirement benefits, competitive wages, State of Texas employee discounts, and much, much more.

Salary

The Salary Range for the position is $51,906 to $67,478 annually

The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience

Job Description

TSTC faculty deliver approved curriculum, content, and assessments in an applied learning environment. Responsibilities include facilitation of activities and discussions that engage a range of learning styles with targeted guidance and mentorship to students.

Faculty will also interpret and administer assessments, and offer constructive feedback to support student growth and learning outcomes. A key part of the role is to integrate technology effectively to enrich the educational experiences.

Faculty act as ambassadors for their programs and TSTC.

Faculty will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community.

The core competencies for direct instructional delivery in an applied learning environment can be condensed into a few overarching categories:

INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY:

Prepare and deliver high quality instruction and facilitate the learning of students. Develop appropriate course syllabi and instructional plans, and organize daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques.

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT:

Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, equipment security where applicable, and ensure opportunities for student/participant evaluation.

STUDENT RETENTION AND PLACEMENT:

Performs student advisement such that students are provided with timely, accurate, and comprehensive information. Collaborate with the Office of Student Success to ensure students receive current information on tutoring and other programs designed to increase retention.

PROGRAM RECRUITMENT & PROMOTION:

Participate in related tours and recruitment events. Assist in department/program planning for recruitment.

TEAMWORK & SERVICE:

Demonstrates a willingness to be of service and exhibits pleasant and courteous behavior toward customers (students, parents, employers, and media), organizational coworkers, and other general public contacts. Maintains flexibility, including availability for evening, weekend, or summer assignment, as appropriate; able to work effectively in a team environment; commitment to the mission, vision and values of the college.

TEACHING & LEARNING:

Deliver high quality instruction and facilitate the learning of students. Organize daily classes utilizing a variety of creative/innovative techniques. Tailor teaching methods to diverse learning styles and needs.

MENTORSHIP & COACHING:

Understanding and empathizing with student experiences. Providing personalized guidance and support. Articulating ideas clearly and fostering open communication.

ASSESSMENT & FEEDBACK:

Creating and utilizing assessments to provide constructive feedback and guide learning. Continually evaluating and improving teaching strategies.

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION:

Effectively using technology to enhance learning experiences.

Required Skills, knowledge, and certifications or licenses

• Ability to understand the teaching and evaluation methodologies used in the total instructional process of online classroom modalities
• Knowledge of curriculum development to align with industry standards in tandem with counseling and educational best practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to demonstrating sensitivity to the needs of students from diverse backgrounds
• Actively strives to establish effective working relationships with others and /or clinical sites
• Ability to promote the campus image
• Ability to participate in professional development activities
• Ability to participate in recruiting and promotional activities
• Ability to follow established TSTC policies and procedures
• Completes written clinical performance evaluation form in timely manner of students
• Must demonstrate the ability to develop