Adjunct Faculty, Human Services (Addictions Treatment Program)

College of Lake County•Grayslake, IL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Adjunct Faculty member teaches first- and second-year college-level Human Services courses, including courses related to the Addictions Treatment Program, to a diverse student body. Classes may be scheduled during the daytime, evening, or on Saturdays at the Grayslake, Waukegan, and/or Vernon Hills locations. The instructor prepares, develops, maintains, and revises course curricula and instructional materials; delivers course content using varied teaching styles and appropriate instructional technology; assesses student learning and assigns grades; and provides students with instructional support and timely feedback and communication. The faculty member participates in required adjunct meetings, program evaluation and curriculum planning, college governance, committee work, and other aspects of academic service. They maintain current knowledge of their subject matter and engage in professional development related to institutional objectives. The position requires current certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC or equivalent). This posting is used to build a pool of qualified candidates, with hiring and assignments determined by departmental teaching needs.

Requirements

Current certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC or equivalent).
Master’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, a related behavioral science field, or a course topic taught in the discipline (for example, pharmacology).
Ability to work effectively and constructively with people of diverse cultures, gender identities, language groups, and abilities, including individuals with disabilities and varied academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people encountered in the course of work.
Competency in technologies commonly used in college-level instruction.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
Professional learning or certification in evidence-based, student-focused pedagogical teaching and assessment practices, such as ACUE, workshops, and data use.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses in the subject field as scheduled each academic semester, meeting all classes for their scheduled times and following the current approved syllabus and course materials.
Select, prepare, maintain, and revise curricula, course outlines, and printed and non-printed instructional materials.
Develop course syllabi that include objectives, learning outcomes, attendance policies, readings, timelines, evaluation criteria, and other required information.
Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles and appropriate technology.
Assess student learning and performance through assignments, projects, discussions, examinations, and other measures; provide timely feedback and assign grades.
Provide instructional support and be available for student consultation by phone or email; refer students to appropriate College services when needed.
Maintain required office, discipline, grade, and division records; submit midterm and final grades electronically by deadlines and provide appropriate records to the Registrar.
Use College policies and procedures to resolve and document student complaints, concerns, and problems.
Assist with developing and administering discipline-appropriate measures of academic achievement, use departmental testing instruments, and provide requested learning-outcome results.
Encourage students to complete course evaluations, review available evaluations, and use feedback to improve course delivery.
Attend required adjunct meetings in the Fall and Spring semesters and participate, when appropriate, in program advisory boards and college, division, and department committees.
Participate in program evaluation, curriculum planning and development, college governance, and other college service.
Maintain current subject-matter knowledge through professional organizations, seminars, conferences, classes, and professional publications, and maintain professional development related to institutional objectives.
Maintain current compliance training, including Title IX Responsible Employee training and, if applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority training.
Maintain a high level of professional ethics and perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.