Tenure-Track Addiction Counseling Education (ACED) Professor

Clark College•Vancouver, WA

24d

About The Position

Clark College is hiring a full-time, tenure-track Addiction Counseling Education (ACED) Professor, beginning January 4, 2027. The role teaches courses in the ACED program and includes student advising, course scheduling, program outreach and recruitment, advisory committee facilitation, vocational credential tracking and documentation, field placement coordination and oversight, and ongoing engagement with behavioral health partners. Instruction may be in person, hybrid, or online and requires regular, effective use of instructional technology. The program serves primarily working adults, offers evening courses—most in person—and awards associate degrees and certificates, including credentials that prepare students for Washington State Substance Use Disorder Professional licensure. The professor is also responsible for program leadership and operations: managing credentialing and accreditation alignment, supporting and developing part-time faculty, overseeing advising and the ACED Advisory Committee, sustaining field placement partnerships, developing transfer pathways, coordinating fundraising and student retention activities, advising the ACES student club, managing course schedules and materials, and using assessment data to improve courses and the program. Department and college service is expected to support the college’s mission, especially student success and retention. The successful candidate will teach using active, experiential, student-centered approaches; advise students; contribute to curriculum development and assessment; maintain professional-technical certification requirements; collaborate with colleagues and community partners; participate in committees and stakeholder groups; and pursue professional development. Clark College emphasizes equity, diversity, inclusion, culturally responsive instruction, and support for a diverse student population.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, sociology, counseling, social work, human services, behavioral health, or a closely related discipline.
College-level teaching experience, professional training experience, or demonstrated preparation to teach adult learners in a relevant discipline.
Academic or professional expertise relevant to ACED curriculum areas, such as human behavior, counseling, family systems, group dynamics, social and cultural influences, behavioral health, social determinants of health, or human services.
Teaching experience in addiction studies, psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, human services, behavioral health, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive, equity-minded, and inclusive teaching practices.
Demonstrated ability to engage students through active, experiential, and student-centered learning.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, colleagues, and community partners from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
Understanding of, or demonstrated interest in, the mission of community colleges and teaching within an open-access institution.
Ability and willingness to develop knowledge of addiction counseling education, Washington State SUD-P credentialing requirements, and relevant professional standards.

Responsibilities

Teach ACED courses using active, experiential, and student-centered learning approaches, in multiple modalities as needed.
Advise students in their educational and career development and oversee faculty and general advising for a student population of 80+ learners.
Develop and improve teaching and learning techniques; pursue professional development and maintain Professional-Technical Certification requirements.
Participate in program and curriculum development, assessment, and college-wide outcomes assessment; track, analyze, and apply data to improve courses and programs.
Manage program-specific credentialing and accreditation requirements, including alignment with professional standards such as NAADAC.
Participate in local, county, and statewide stakeholder groups and professional meetings to support program relevance and workforce alignment.
Provide academic leadership and support to 10+ part-time faculty, including mentoring, onboarding, peer evaluation, and quarterly faculty meetings.
Lead and support the ACED Advisory Committee, including coordinating meetings and engaging community stakeholders.
Develop and sustain the Field Placement program, including establishing and maintaining MOUs with SUD organizations, monitoring student progress, and implementing field placement best practices.
Collaborate with Clark College’s BASHS program and local colleges and universities to create transfer pathways for ACED students.
Oversee program-related fundraising and student retention efforts, including graduation recognition events and alumni engagement.
Serve as faculty advisor to the Alliance of Counseling Education Students (ACES) club.
Coordinate annual and quarterly course scheduling; support part-time faculty hiring and onboarding; and ensure textbook selection and ordering for approximately 16 courses and 36 sections.
Engage in Guided Pathways leadership to promote student retention, progression, and completion.
Collaborate with colleagues, businesses, advisory committees, educational partners, and community organizations to create learning opportunities and support the college’s mission.
Participate in department and college committees and other service activities as assigned.

Benefits

Vacation and sick leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Retirement benefits
Tuition waiver
Additional compensation may be available for summer and moonlight teaching, and doctoral and vocational stipends
On-campus early childhood education care program, subject to registration and availability
Gym and recreation facilities available for membership
Wellness workshops and events
Employee Resource Groups, Cross Institution Faculty of Color Mentorship program, and Faculty and Staff of Color Conference