Adjunct, Mental Health & Addiction Counseling

Part-Time Faculty Pool

This is a Part-Time Faculty Pool for available assignments during the academic year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise students using approved curriculum, syllabi, assessments, and instructional standards.
• Utilize effective teaching methods, technology, and educational resources to support student learning.
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and maintain accurate instructional records.
• Advise and support students regarding academic progress and connect them with appropriate College resources.
• Support student recruitment, retention, engagement, and overall success.
• Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with students, colleagues, administration, and the community.
• Complete required reports, forms, meetings, and institutional responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Participate in professional development and maintain current knowledge of effective instructional practices.
• Adhere to Alvin College policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services area (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, Addictions Counseling, or Mental Health) with current licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licenses Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field.
• At least 3 years non-teaching related work experience
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, as well as intermediate computer skills.
• Must be familiar with interactive teaching methods and instruction via the Internet

Preferred Qualifications

• College level teaching experience
• Working knowledge of Blackboard course management system
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, as well as intermediate computer skills.
• Must be familiar with interactive teaching methods and instruction via the Internet.
• Working knowledge of Blackboard course management system.

Disclaimer:

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. A full job description will be provided to candidates selected for an interview.

In order to maintain SACSCOC compliance, it is required you upload a copy of your transcripts for ALL degrees conferred.

Fingerprinting is a requirement for the local ISD's per Texas Education Agency. Alvin College will reimburse the estimated cost of $50, if applicable.

Conditions of Employment

• Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.
• Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.
• Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." Please refer to the NACES® website for further information.
• May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson.
• This position requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.