Chemical Dependency Counselor jobs in Utica, NY

Instructor - Psychology and Chemical Dependency Practitioner (Tenure Track)

Salary: $53,736

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues who have the following: (1) an understanding of the college mission and teaching experience in a comprehensive community college; (2) a focus on student success in a learner-centered environment; and (3) a willingness to use technology to support learning in the academic setting, including on-line instruction and assessment of student learning outcomes.

MVCC is seeking to fill a full-time, ten-month Instructor position in the School of Public and Human Services. This position will provide instruction for Psychology and Chemical Dependency Practitioner programs. Teaching faculty at MVCC have the primary responsibility of fulfilling the College mission of providing high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. Our employees have an opportunity to make a difference in students' lives every day.

Full-time faculty members teach contracted classes in accordance with established policies and guidelines. Courses may be taught in traditional classroom settings and over the Internet. This position may include both daytime and evening classes on our Utica and/or Rome campuses. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications and availability of the individual and the School needs. In addition to teaching human services courses, full-time instructors participate in program assessment, curriculum development, student advisement and facilitating student internship experiences. They serve as members of various School and College Committees.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work (MSW) with NY State licensure (i.e., LMSW, LCSW) and NYS CASAC required.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a 500 word essay with your application materials: “What does equity in the classroom mean to you as an instructor?” Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Review Start Date: 4/15/2024