Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling /Instructor (Adjunct)

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Job Title:

Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling /Instructor (Adjunct)

Agency:

Albany Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007197

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

SALARY IS COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE, WORK SCHEDULE WILL INCLUDE ONLINE COURSES, AS ASSIGNED.

Job Description:

Albany Technical College seeks a well-qualified, highly motivated individual to fill the position of Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling instructor. Under general supervision, the Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling instructor will be responsible for teaching addiction and substance abuse courses at the diploma and associate degree levels, day, evening, and/or online. He/she will also possess excellent oral and written communication skills, basic computer skills and knowledge of online instructional delivery, and familiarity with learning platforms used in post-secondary education.

Minimum Qualifications : The candidate MUST possess a Master’s Degree in Counseling or Psychology or a Master’s Degree in a related field *AND* have completed 18 graduate semester hours in counseling and 18 graduate semester hours in psychology from an accredited college, university, or the equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications : The preferred candidate will possess a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Psychology, be certified/credentialed in Addictions Counseling, credentialed in trauma, crisis, and therapeutic counseling, have two years of experience as a fully licensed counselor and at least one (1) year of teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

Physical Demands: Work is typically performed in a classroom with intermittent sitting or walking in various settings. The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects of light to medium weight. Hand and finger motion may be required for data entry purposes.

Salary/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with education and work experience, Work schedule will include online courses, as assigned.

Application Deadline: All application packets MUST be completed via the Online Job Center at Team Georgia Careers please click on Albany Tech Employment.

As a part of the application process, interested candidates shall be required to upload other documents including: a cover letter addressing qualifications, and a resume with complete work history including the names, addresses and phone numbers of professional (work-related) references, copies of unofficial transcripts from colleges/universities and any related training certificates (see job center listing for more details). Incomplete submissions will not be considered. For more information regarding this position or application instructions, please contact the Human Resources Office at View phone number on aiapply.co. All positions require a pre-employment criminal background investigation, education, and employer/professional reference checks. Some positions may additionally require a motor vehicle record search, credit history check, and/or drug screen. All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Copies of all transcripts should be submitted at the time of application. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Albany Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.