Substance Abuse Counseling Adjunct Instructor (Hybrid)

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE; Texas; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors in Substance Abuse Counseling/Human Service Provider WCWC. Instr. delivery may be in face-to-face, hybrid, online, or dual credit formats, with hours varying by course schedule.

Primary duties include teaching, mentoring students, and maintaining an effective learning environment while adhering to college policies and procedures. Positions may be filled as needed for the academic year.

Qualifications

• Minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools credential standards for workforce education.
• Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with application.
• Multiple credentialing options (LCDC/MA/MSW/LCSW/LPC) may be applicable.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the approved discipline and facilitate student achievement of course outcomes.
• Mentor students inside and outside the classroom and provide timely feedback.
• Deliver instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, online, or dual credit formats.
• Maintain College policies and procedures and participate in adjunct faculty meetings.

Skills

LCDC

MA

MSW

LCSW

LPC

Education

Associate degree + 2-5 years experience

Bachelor’s degree + 6-10 years experience

Master’s degree + 11-15 years experience

Doctorate + 16+ years experience

Job description

Adjunct Instructor- Substance Abuse Counseling/Human Service Provider WCWC

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly 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 regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Position Information

Requisition Number

Requisition Number P0045514

Open Date

Open Date 06/15/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Campus

Campus Wise County Campus [20]

Full-time/ Part-time

Full-time/ Part-time Part-time

Job Type

Job Type Part-time Faculty

Title

Title Adjunct (workforce/continuing/developmental education)

Pay Rate

Projected Start Date

Term

Term Other

Is Grant Funded?

Is Grant Funded? No

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Applying for an adjunct appointment would add the applicant to a pool which is available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case a need arises for the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants on an as needed basis. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

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, as well as 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. Teaching modalities may be face-to-face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or within the context of dual credit instruction. Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction.

All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

Required Education

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

Preferred Education

Preferred Experience

Work in the Helping Profession.

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, as well as mentoring students in and outside of the classroom. The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned, be they face-to-face, hybrid, online, or within the context of dual credit instruction. All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

Faculty are expected to provide instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes and engage in instructional preparation. Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications in a timely manner. Assessment of student performance; including submission of final grades in a timely fashion. Maintain ethical and professional behavior. Be available to students by appointment. Attend adjunct faculty meetings. Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels. Complete any required training. Other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Each adjunct faculty member must demonstrate the ability to instruct in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses; ability to provide instruction that will achieve the specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses; ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory; ability to communicate effectively with students, college personnel and administration, peers and public groups; ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity; ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources; and, ability to observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly 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 regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Weatherford College website
  • Higheredjobs.com
  • Fort Worth Star Telegram
  • Indeed.com
  • Weatherford Democrat
  • Mineral Wells Index
  • Facebook
  • Wise County Messenger
  • Weatherford College employee
  • Friend
  • Other
  • Academickeys.com
  • Zip Recruiter
• * Do you qualify for Veteran's Employment Preference per Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Resume/vitae

Cover Letter

Transcript 1

Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

Transcript 2

Other

Letter of Recommendation 1

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.