Instructor Addiction and Recovery Studies

Pitt Community College•Main Campus, NC

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Instructor Addiction and Recovery Studies teaches synchronous daytime and evening and/or online courses in the addiction and recovery studies concentration and human services. Reporting directly to the Department Chair for Social and Human Services, the position is responsible for curriculum development, course delivery across multiple modalities, student advising, and departmental administrative support. It is a full-time, nine-month faculty position, with teaching assignments during fall and spring semesters. Teaching responsibilities may include daytime, evening, hybrid, and online classes as assigned to meet departmental needs. Occasional participation in college events, committee meetings, and professional development outside standard teaching hours is expected. The instructor prepares course materials, lesson plans, syllabi, assessments, and learning objectives; supports course and program development; advises students; maintains course sites and student records; and contributes to assessment, accreditation, retention, and dual-enrollment efforts. The role includes maintaining instructional and computer lab equipment and supplies, complying with institutional policies and applicable student privacy and safety requirements, and remaining knowledgeable about CADC requirements. Work is primarily in a classroom equipped with standard instructional technology, with regular interaction with students, faculty, and staff and possible use of online instructional platforms. The environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven. Occasional travel may be required for professional development, off-campus instruction, or college events. The work may involve sitting, standing, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting instructional materials up to approximately 30 pounds, and extended periods of standing and speaking.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a human services field such as Addiction/Recovery/Substance Use, Clinical Counseling, Rehabilitation, or Social Work.
Two to three years of teaching/psychoeducation and clinical experience in addiction and recovery, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Current credential as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or another professional license.
Knowledge of relevant Division and College practices, procedures, rules, and regulations, and comprehensive knowledge of the Department.
Knowledge of course-specific techniques, practices, and procedures, and the ability to instruct others effectively.
Knowledge of teaching methods and procedures related to departmental goals.
Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping practices as they relate to the position, and of general office operations and procedures.
Ability to compile, organize, prepare, and maintain records, reports, and related information.
Ability to use abstract thinking in curriculum and course planning.
Excellent human relations skills and ability to advise students and handle student problems effectively.
Ability to communicate with students, staff, peers, other College personnel, parents, and sales representatives.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.
Ability to understand educational and psychological aspects of the job and interpret and apply regulations, procedures, and office operations.
Ability to complete written requests and work assignments in a timely manner and estimate time, materials, and supplies needed for routine activities.
Good organizational and management skills and ability to promote efficient completion of duties.
Ability to operate office machines and excellent computer knowledge.
Ability to work under stressful conditions involving heavy workloads, deadlines, difficult student interactions, extensive paperwork, and rapidly changing technology.
Ability to make sound, informed decisions.
Ability to operate computers and other instructional and office equipment.
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to evaluate student work and communicate effectively in person and electronically.
Completion of required annual training: FERPA Compliance, Title IX Compliance, PCI Compliance, Bloodborne Pathogens at Work, Introduction to Cybersecurity, and HIPPA Rules & Compliance.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses, approximately 18–21 hours per week, across classroom and online formats, and substitute for absent instructors as needed.
Prepare instructional materials, lesson plans, syllabi, tests, audio-visual resources, and learning objectives; evaluate teaching methods and recommend improvements.
Assist with developing new courses and departmental objectives.
Advise and counsel students on registration, academic progress, study habits, and career skills; write recommendation letters and process student administrative forms.
Process, file, and submit administrative records, grade sheets, attendance reports, evaluation forms, professional development documentation, and correspondence.
Maintain, upgrade, and set up lab hardware, software, computer networks, audio-visual equipment, tools, and class supplies.
Evaluate, order, and maintain inventory of textbooks, teaching equipment, and office supplies.
Serve on College committees, attend required meetings, and maintain cross-departmental communication.
Participate in professional development, conferences, seminars, and journal research related to addiction and human services instruction.
Handle general inquiries and phone communications, and perform other duties as required.
Establish, map, measure, and report Student Learning Outcomes at course and program levels.
Coordinate dual-enrollment course offerings for high school students with public school districts and the high school programs office.
Partner with local industry leaders and serve on or facilitate Business/Industry Advisory Committees to align course content with local workforce needs.
Maintain and post required office hours for student consultations.
Use institutional early-alert systems, monitor attendance and academic progress, and participate in student retention strategies.
Set up and maintain active course sites in the institution’s Learning Management System in accordance with accessibility and quality assurance standards.
Comply with federal student privacy regulations when handling student records and communications.
Maintain computer lab equipment security, software licensing compliance, and safety and accessibility standards in technical teaching spaces.
Submit final grades, attendance records, and course artifacts by institutional deadlines and maintain records according to retention schedules.
Remain knowledgeable of CADC requirements.