Foundations Of Addiction And Substance Use Disorders - Adjunct Faculty - Traditional Campus - College Of Humanities And Social Sciences

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The College of Humanities and Social Sciences employs faculty and faculty leaders who are passionate about engaging and mentoring students. Our faculty are energetic advisors who are committed to helping our students grow academically, spiritually, and personally. They are experts in their respective fields, in addition to being passionate educators and collaborators who help enhance the college experience for all students.

Join our mission in helping others find their purpose and start your instructor career with GCU. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers rewarding opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, face-to-face instruction at our Phoenix campus. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we'd like to hear from you.

Why Work at GCU:

• Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee

• 401(k)

• Employee Perks and Discounts

• Gym and Fitness Center

• Canyon Health & Wellness Center

GCU Traditional Campus - Phoenix, AZ:

• Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Fall 2024 semester (09/03/2024 - 12/15/2024)

Course: Foundations of Addiction and Substance Use Disorders

This course provides foundational knowledge regarding addiction and substance use disorders. Topics studied include biopsychosocial dynamics; stages, processes, and impact of addiction and substance use; and the role of the addiction professional in prevention, intervention, relapse prevention, and aftercare. In addition, the course provides overviews of the substance abuse counselor's code of ethics, HIPAA, and legal issues involved in counseling.

What You Will Do:

• Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions

• Engage students in learning course objectives and topics

• Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University

What You Will Bring:

• Master's (or higher) in Professional Counseling OR

• Mental Health Counseling OR

• Addiction Counseling OR

• Clinical Psychology OR

• Marriage and Family Therapy

• AND currently licensed as an Independent Substance Abuse Counselor OR

• Marriage and Family Therapy Counselor

• AND 2 years of clinical experience in addictions

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:

• Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees

• Any applicable licenses/certifications

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