NCC Adjunct Faculty: Addiction Recovery

Community College System of New Hampshire • Nashua, NH

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

Nashua Community College is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach on a course-by-course basis in its Psychology Program. Adjunct appointments are temporary and cover a specified contract period; instruction may be delivered in a classroom or online. The current need is for an instructor for Introduction to Addiction Recovery Support Work, a hybrid evening course. The course introduces students to the guiding principles of addiction recovery support, including four domains of recovery support—Ethical Responsibility, Advocacy, Mentoring & Education, and Recovery & Wellness Support—and the twelve core functions of alcohol and drug abuse counselors. The salary is $850–$1,000 per contact hour, determined by adjunct faculty rank based on education and industry and/or teaching experience. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a required background check. Applicants must reside in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, or Rhode Island to be eligible for employment within CCSNH and its institutions. Applicants should submit an online application with a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, and official or unofficial transcripts. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application, and employment history sections stating “see resume” will not be accepted. Resumes are reviewed on an ongoing basis until needs are met and may be retained for future openings. Nashua Community College is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, or Human Development.
• Three years of experience working in the recovery field.
• Strong academic background.
• Residency in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, or Rhode Island is required for employment eligibility.
• Successful completion of the required background check.

Responsibilities

• Teach Introduction to Addiction Recovery Support Work on a course-by-course basis.
• Introduce students to the guiding principles and four domains of addiction recovery support: Ethical Responsibility, Advocacy, Mentoring & Education, and Recovery & Wellness Support.
• Teach the twelve core functions of alcohol and drug abuse counselors: screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports and record keeping, and consultation.
• Provide instruction in a hybrid evening format; instruction may take place in a classroom or online.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level