Adjunct, Counselor Education & Expressive Arts: Substance Use - Salve Regina University

Salve Regina University•Newport, RI

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About The Position

The Graduate Program in Clinical Counseling with specializations in Holistic Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling is looking for qualified adjunct faculty for graduate teaching online and on our Newport, Rhode Island campus. This opening is for the course Substance Use in Counseling. Students will be provided with a foundational understanding of substance use disorder counseling and will engage with the historical and systemic dynamics that contribute to substance use disorders. Theories and etiologies of substance abuse are reviewed, along with pertinent information regarding commonly abused substances. Effective, evidence-based substance use disorder assessments, treatment modalities, and treatment settings are reviewed as a relevant part of the treatment continuum. Students will challenge commonly held biases and beliefs regarding substance use and abuse, and apply an equitable, wellness-based, and socially just approach to substance use counseling. There will also be discussions of commonly used psychopharmacological drugs within mental health and rehabilitation counseling.

Requirements

Minimum requirement is a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and/or Rehabilitation Counseling or a related discipline, along with professional and/or teaching experience.
Highly qualified and motivated instructor for a graduate counseling curriculum
Candidates should be able to communicate effectively, use technology and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) effectively in teaching and learning, and work collaboratively with other department members.

Responsibilities

Prepare and instruct classes assigned by the Graduate program director
Employ effective instructional methods to encourage student engagement, exploration, integration of assigned course material, class discussion, and professional ethics.
Include a pedagogy that supports competent discussions of and around the critical concerns of mercy (anti-racism, immigration, non-violence, women's issues, and the earth) and how they impact clients and the work we do with them as counselors
Supports integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion into curricular experiences to broaden the education of students and expand their knowledge and awareness
Hold class meetings in person on the Newport, RI campus or online (Zoom) or in person depending on the format of the class assigned (adjuncts will have options)
Use Canvas for interacting with students (grading, feedback, etc.)
Provide relevant and timely feedback and grades on submitted student work, including participation.
Work collaboratively with other instructors and the Graduate Program Director
Provide a course syllabus at the start of the semester to students and the Graduate program director (we have full and partial syllabi created)
Be available to meet with students if needed
Use Salve email to send and receive official email correspondence
Engage in professional activities to maintain licensure and/or compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies related to the faculty's respective program
Commitment to graduate and/or professional education and student success
Evaluate student achievement and development of clinical skills, and participate in assessment and data collection, as needed.
Assist in evaluating clinical sites and/or making recommendations about engaging in a new or renewed affiliation agreement with a particular clinical agency or practice (clinical course only.)
Have demonstrated commitment and contributions to an anti-racist working and learning environment.