Instructor - Addictions - Colorado Springs, United States - University of Colorado

Description

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.

Envision yourself in a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment that has a deep commitment to position our graduates for success in their professional and personal lives.

Visualize applying your energy and skills for an organization that respects and cares about its employees enough to offer some of the best benefits of the industry while encouraging every team member to grow, collaborate, and provide input on how to consistently make the workplace a place people love to work.

Imagine working at a college that welcomes everyone - students, faculty, staff, and community members - regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or traditions.

If what was just described is what you look for in a workplace, welcome to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)


Nature of Work:

Due to significant program expansion, the Department of Counseling and Human Services in the College of Education at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs invites applicants for a non-tenure track, full-time Instructor position in the undergraduate Bachelor of Arts in Human services and/or CACREP-accredited Master's in Clinical Mental Health and/or School Counseling programs, and/or the Air Officer Commanding Master's Program.

Preferred candidates will hold a CACREP-accredited Master's Degree or higher with training and experience in substance use and recovery counseling, as well as teaching addictions related courses (e.g.

supervision, principles of addictions counseling, substance use counseling skills, ethics, motivational interviewing); (4/4 teaching load; summer teaching is also available); maintaining an advising caseload of graduate and undergraduate students; supervising practicum and internship students; and providing service to support the department, college, and university (when relevant).

To learn more about the department, please visit:
Counseling and Human Services


Who We Are:

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home to over 9,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students.

We have a strong focus in fueling student success by creating, using, and maintaining a multitude of different offices and programs.

Overall, UCCS is constantly focused of preparing our students to have success in the future, and we understand that every single employee on our campus has a significant effect on that focus.

Find more information about working at UCCS here:
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Job Competencies

To be successful in this position, candidates are encouraged to have:

• Demonstrated experience in substance use and recovery counseling
• Demonstrated experience in field supervision in professional role
• Demonstrated experience in distance learning and/or online learning in counseling
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with others, such as co-teaching and/or team-teaching experiences, shared roles in committee or professional organizations, etc.
• Accreditation experience, and/or openness to learning and participating in these processes
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skill
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to anti-oppressive pedagogy, advocacy, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice
• Experience using technology to enhance educational experiences and access for students pursuing counselor preparation
• Demonstrated commitment to campus and local community service

Work Location:
This position is intended to be in person, on campus. Hybrid opportunities available as coordinated with the department chair.

This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


What We Offer:

Salary Range:
Generally starting at $50,000 - $55,000 per academic year

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers excellent benefits, some of which include:

• Medical insurance, with the lowest cost option being $0 to the employee
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Mandatory retirement plans. Employees contribute 5% of their annual compensation. CU doubles that and contributes 10%
• Tuition Assistant Benefit available to you or a dependent
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment

Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by 11:59 PM on February 11, 2024. However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• The potential dates for initial interviews with the search committee will be the week of February 19, 2024.
• The potential dates for in-person, on campus, interviews with the supervisor and appointing authority will be mid-late March 2024.
• The employee start date is August 19, 2024.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history check.

UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs.

Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Please note that while the position details both required qualifications as well as preferred qualifications below, we want applicants to be aware that they do not need to have all of the desired skills and experience to be considered for this position.

If you meet the minimum qualifications, have passion for the work, along with experience in a related field, you are encouraged to apply.

We encourage on-the-job training for any additional skills or knowledge that become relevant to the position.

Minimum Qualifications - Must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire

• Earned Master's Degree from a CACREP-Accredited program, or in a related field such as Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Counseling
• Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) in Colorado, or independent addictions licensure in another state, and are license-eligible in Colorado

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado, or independent licensure in another state, and are license-eligible in Colorado
• Experience and/or education in substance use and recovery counseling, with the ability to teach foundations and philosophy of substance use and recovery counseling

OR

• ABD and/or currently enrolled in a CACREP-accredited Counselor Education and Supervision Ph.

D. program

• Earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program
• Doctorate in a closely related field (e.g., counseling psychology or marriage and family therapy) and to have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for at least a full academic year before July 1, 2013

Veteran and Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move. Employee may occasionally have long periods of sitting or standing. The employee may occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. Accommodations may be requested to fulfill any of these requirements.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities:
If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.