Program Director/Assistant Professor- Alcohol & Drug Counseling

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt, 9-month, term faculty position. Salary is commensurate with educate and experience, ranging from $40,000- $45,000/year. This position is grant funded. The position is expected to last for the duration of the grant. This position begins in Fall 2024.

Summary: The Alcohol & Drug Counseling Program Director/Assistant Professor will be responsible for, but not limited to, teaching and developing curriculum/course material for Alcohol & Drug Counseling program.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of a Master's degree in counseling, or a related field, plus at least two years of professional experience in a mental health or alcohol & drug counseling setting. Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficiency with Blackboard and prior online teaching experience at a community college is strongly preferred. Qualifications as AADC or AADC-S desired.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Further develop the curriculum for the Alcohol & Drug Counseling program to provide students opportunities to work in the field of Alcohol & Drug Counseling.

• Develop and maintain an active program advisory committee; provides

documentation of meetings, i.e., attendance reports and minutes of each meeting.

• Serve as primary contact for the program

• Maintain relationships with the community relevant to the substance use disorder program

• Pursue ongoing formal training designed to maintain and upgrade professional, instructional, and administrative capabilities

• Stay up to date on industry standards, and apply this knowledge to the program.

• Initiates purchase requisitions for supplies, materials, and equipment following College policies and procedures

• Develop and maintain program data required for program reviews

• Attend recruiting events and professional development workshops, participate in college committees, and other duties as needed.

• In collaboration with HR and the Chair of the Division, recruit, orient, and supervise faculty members for the program.

• Teach courses, as needed, as a part of in load, in addition to performing administrative duties, including teaching a variety of modalities

• Other duties as assigned

Application Deadline: The review of applications will begin immediately, with the position open until filled.

To apply, submit resume, the names and contact information of three professional references and copies of educational transcripts via email to jobs@mctc.edu or via regular mail to:

Human Resources

Mountwest Community & Technical College

One Mountwest Way

Huntington, WV 25701

Only complete applications will be given full consideration. For additional information, please call 304-710-3434.

All positions are subject to pre-employment background checks. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to the beginning of employment for all positions.

Mountwest Community & Technical College is an EEO/AA Employer

Mountwest Community & Technical College and the Community and Technical College System of West Virginia are equal opportunity employers. To that end, we endeavor to provide equal treatment in employment and provision of services to applicants, employees and those we serve without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability or veteran status. Mountwest provides a collegial, respectful and inclusive environment that values the diversity, creativity and contributions of its staff.