Do you value active learning, meaningful collaboration with classroom faculty, and culturally relevant and equity-minded instruction? Are you excited to work with a diverse student population? Are you eager to work collaboratively to find innovative ways to improve student success? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our faculty.  We value collaboration and are dedicated to guiding all students to achieve their academic and career goals.  
 
Clark College is currently accepting applications for a Tenure-track full-time Professor of the Addiction Counseling Education and the Bachelor of Science in Human Services programs, part of the Division of Social Sciences and Fine Arts. Department and college service work is expected with the position (as assigned by the division or college) to support the institutional mission and goals, foremost being student success and retention. We welcome applicants with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students from diverse backgrounds in a climate that advances all aspects of equity including but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, ability, age, gender, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation.  We welcome candidates who promote multicultural understanding and practice, and who have demonstrated a strong commitment to student learning and educational goal attainment.  Primary responsibilities of this position include teaching classes in both departments, student advising, scheduling of classes, program marketing, advisory board facilitation, tracking of vocational educational certifications, management of field placements, and community engagement. This position may incorporate a variety of instructional modalities, such as hybrid and online, and requires extensive use of technology.
 
The Addiction Counselor Education Department (ACED) is a 2-year program which consists of an Associates of Arts degree, Associates of Sciences degree and a Certificate of Proficiency.  The AAS degree is certified as a Department of Health program which qualifies students for licensure as a Substance Use Disorder Professional in the State of Washington. The Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Human Services is a transfer degree primarily focused on Behavioral Health. Both programs offer evening courses for working adults.  
 
This position begins September 15, 2023.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs.  
• McClaskey Culinary Institute offers fast, fresh, and healthy dining options for students, faculty, staff, and the community. The space, located in Gaiser Hall, features three kiosks, a full-service retail bakery and barista bar, grab-and-go items, and a student-run restaurant.   
• Coffee Lounge in Hannah Hall and Clark Café in Joan Stout Hall.  
• Campus bookstore offers snacks, apparel, and specialty supplies.  
• On-campus early childhood education care program (pending registration and availability). 
• Gym and recreation facilities available for membership.  
• Clark promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events. 

FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct all classes as an expert in the discipline using active learning approaches that both engage and facilitate student learning.
• Advise and assist students in their educational and career development.  
• Strive to enhance teaching and learning techniques.
• Pursue professional development to stay current in the field.
• Obtain and maintain Professional-Technical Certification requirements.
• Participate in program, curriculum development and assessment activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, businesses, advisory committees, and other educational partners to create unique learning opportunities at Clark College.
• Participate in decision-making processes by taking part in department and college committees.
• Work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
• Understand and commit to the mission of Clark College.
• Work cooperatively in a variety of department-level activities and college or company-wide projects. 
• Pursue professional development to enhance teaching and learning in the department and College.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) or equivalent.
• Familiarity with state and local licensing requirement.
• Understanding and commitment to the mission of community colleges and the kinds of faculty work expected at an open admissions college.
• Ability and willingness to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.

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