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Whatcom Community College welcomes applications for an Adjunct Faculty, Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) Instructor.  This position will instruct the Health 284 ASAM course and/or the Health 140 Diverse Populations course for the SUDP program spring quarter 2025. 

Whatcom Community College (WCC) is looking for candidates who strive to achieve WCC's core themes- achieving success, building community, advancing equity, and enhancing effectiveness to create a thriving learning community that supports excellence, opportunity, and equity for students, faculty and staff. WCC is focused on building a community of respect, sustainability and inclusivity through secure, welcoming, and engaging learning environments that encourage and support the academic and personal success of WCC students. Understanding this work is a lifelong process, the opportunities at WCC offer individuals the ability and means to seek personal and professional growth on and off campus in an area known for its beauty and culture. 

Faculty at Whatcom

Being a faculty member at Whatcom offers the opportunity to engage in the advancement of equitable student outcomes and the elimination of equity gaps. Faculty have regular opportunities for on-campus professional development, collaboration with colleagues, and engagement in workshops and learning communities. These opportunities contribute to professional advancement at the College, as well as personal growth.

The successful candidate:

• Integrates diversity, equity and inclusion throughout services and practices.
• Demonstrates content knowledge in the program or discipline.
• Uses student centered, inclusive pedagogy with innovative and inclusive curriculum, and teaching methods.
• Engage in collaborative communication, practices, and activities with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

The SUDP program prepares students for transfer, workforce, or continued education in the substance use disorder treatment industry. The successful applicant is expected to:

• Teach required courses that prepare students for the SUDP workforce or transfer. 
• Collaborate with college faculty and administrators in contributing to the future vision and scope of SUDP programs at the college.
• Remain current in the field and adapt courses to meet changing SUDP job skills and qualification requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Human Services or related field from an accredited institution.
• Two years' experience working in the field. 
• Experience with teaching substance use disorder professional students in the practice or higher education setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional or academic background in substance use disorders and counseling.
• Current SUDP Certification in good standing.
• Two or more years of experience in the substance use disorder treatment industry.
• Experience developing and implementing diverse instructional approaches using technology, service learning, or internships.
• Experience in curriculum development and in assessing learning outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication abilities with students and colleagues. 
• Knowledge and understanding of Universal Design for Learning and accessibility; and experience using a learning management system, preferably Canvas. 
• Experience teaching in a higher education setting using a student-centered approach to teaching and learning.

Salary

Salary:

• Salary is either $3,539.00 to teach HLTH 284 or $4,719.00 to teach HLTH 140 or $8,258.00 to teach both courses spring quarter.

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