Adjunct Faculty -SUD

Located just outside of Seattle, WA,Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in the state of Washington. LWTech offers12 bachelor's degrees,42 associate degrees, and70 professional certificatesin41 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within the city of Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Washington. Kirkland is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics and EvergreenHealth, and the college is within minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo.
Learn more about LWTech's Mission, Vision, Values, and Core Themes

LWTech is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its staff and faculty. We serve a student population of 6,500 that come from a variety of backgrounds. We strongly value diversity and are working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for all students. We are actively seeking applicants that will help to balance our employee workforce to align with our students and community. Questions regarding the College's commitment to diversity and our campus culture may be directed to Human Resources. For more information on our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Council, please click on thelink.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

View information about Substance Use Disorder Studies and certificate programs for the Behavioral and Social Services program here.

The mission of Lake Washington Institute of Technology: to prepare students for today's careers and tomorrow's opportunities.The mission of the Behavioral and Social Services program: to prepare students for sustainable careers as behavioral health and social service professionals.

Lake Washington Institute of Technology's (LWTech) Behavioral and Social Services program offers three degrees and three certificates:

• a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Behavioral Healthcare
• an Associate of Applied Science-Transfer (AAS - T) degree in Behavioral and Social Services
• an Associate of Applied Science-Transfer (AAS - T) degree in Substance Use Disorder Studies(SUD)
• a Certificate of Proficiency in Behavioral and Social Services
• a Certificate of Proficiency in Substance Use Disorder Studies
• a Certificate of Completion in Substance Use Disorder Counseling

These applied studies in Behavioral Healthcare prepares students for work in the integrated treatment of mental illnesses, substance use disorders, physical illness, and poverty. Graduates are prepared to enter the workforce, advance in their current employment, and/or enroll in graduate degree programs in related fields such as social work, addictions treatment, or counseling. Course times and modalities vary: mornings, evenings, and Saturdays. All Substance Use Disorder(SUD) courses are fully online, offered in synchronous or asynchronous modalities.

The AAS-T in SUD Studies and the Certificate of Proficiency in SUD Studies prepare students for entry into the Behavioral Health workforce as a Substance Use Disorder Professional – Trainee (SUDP-T) through the state’s standard educational pathway, as described in WAC 246-811-030.

The Certificate of Completion in Substance Use Disorder Counseling meets the criteria in WAC 246-811-077 which allow certain licensed professionals to qualify as a Substance Use Disorder Professional – Trainee (SUDP-T) through the state’s “alternate training” pathway.

Given this combination of offerings, our SUD faculty serve a variety of learners, from those without any prior college experience to masters- and doctoral-level licensed healthcare professionals. All SUD coursework is taught online, with both synchronous and asynchronous courses. As such, SUD courses are taught remotely.

SUD Studies is part of the larger Behavioral and Social Services department. Department faculty work together across the variety of Behavioral and Social Services degrees, certificates, and courses.

This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future adjunct faculty vacancies. The college hires adjunct faculty on a quarter-by-quarter basis, dependent on enrollment. If you're selected for an interview for a potential future vacancy, a college representative will contact you.

• Teach college-level Behavioral and Social Services courses, with a focus on SUD courses
• Teach to the objectives of the approved curriculum
• Plan and develop a variety of instruction objectives and experiences appropriate to the program goals
• Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments
• Develop and teach lessons that foster and support cultural diversity and non-discrimination
• Teach productive and constructive study skills to students
• Maintain records which indicate student progress and meet college and accreditation requirements
• Follow disciplinary procedures as prescribed and deal consistently and fairly with all students
• Design learning experiences for the unique characteristics of individual adult students through classes, individual instruction and self-directed learning
• Post the class syllabus and students’ grades via the online course system (currently Canvas)

• Credentialingby the state of Washington without restrictionas a Substance Use Disorder Professional
• 2 years of behavioral healthcare and/or social service work experience in the treatment of substance use disorders
• Strong understanding of Washington State licensing requirements for Substance Use Disorder Professionals and Substance Use Disorder Professional/Trainees, including education, supervision, experience, and examination.
• Strong understanding of required content: survey of addiction; treatment of addiction; assessment; diagnosis; treatment planning; case management; relapse prevention; pharmacology; physiology of addiction; adolescents; American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria; individual, group, and family addiction counseling; and SUD law and ethics.
• Baccalaureate degree in addiction studies, social work, counseling, psychology, or sociology
• Strong understanding of behavioral healthcare issues, treatments, and systems of care
• Support for the values of holistic, client-centered work
• Abiding hope in recovery for each person
• Readiness to teach the use of both harm-reduction and abstinence-directed strategies
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with students, staff, and community from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills and ability to function as an effective team member

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, addictions studies, or sociology
• Licensure by the state of Washington without restriction as a clinical social worker or mental health counselor
• 5 years of behavioral healthcare and/or social service work experience.
• 2 years of clinical supervisory experience
• Collegiate teaching experience
• Distance learning experience
• Community or technical college experience
• Recent teaching experience in postsecondary and or vocational/technical education using a variety of methods, including synchronous and asynchronous classroom
• State licensure as a behavioral healthcare provider without restrictions.
• Familiarity with local behavioral healthcare organizations
• Experience working on interdisciplinary teams
• Experience working with and communicating with historically underrepresented communities
• Experience in writing course curriculum
• Evidence of recent professional development activity
• Due to the diversity of the college population, we encourage applicants who are multilingual and/or have multicultural experience

Compensation
Placement on the faculty salary schedule is based on an individual assessment of education and experience. The salary for part time faculty contracts shall be based upon the number of credits assigned the faculty member, the type of class taught, and the rates contained in the part time faculty salary schedule currently in effect and labeled Appendix B.

Step 1 ranges from $738.38 - $2,335.13
Step 2 ranges from $819.15 - $2,457.46
Step 3 ranges from $835.95 - $2,507.85
Step 4 ranges from $893.51 - $2,680.54
Step 5 ranges from $916.30 - $2,748.90
Step 6 ranges from $957.08 - $2,871.24

Benefits
Once part-time faculty have worked 50% full-time or more for two consecutive quarters(with LWTech or combined with other community/technical colleges), Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan; sick leave accrues at 1 day (Prorated based on % of FTE) effective upon employment. Employees have access to bereavement leave, employee assistance program, free tuition ( 50% of FT or more for two consecutive quarters), reduced child care costs at our Early Learning Center, reduced Bus Fare, professional development opportunities and more! For further details on the benefits offered at LWTech, please visit:lwtech.edu/about/human-resources/benefits/ 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Official transcripts/certifications will be required upon employment
Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment
Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background/reference checks

Eligibility to Work:
In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire. LWTech does not currently sponsor HB-1 visas. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment.

Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability for the position.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status or Vietnam-era veteran status in its programs and activities. Questions regarding the College's Affirmative Action Policy may be directed to the Meena Park, Vice President of Human Resources, Affirmative Action Office/Title IX Coordinator, (425) 739-8212.

Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College’s commitment to safety and security on campus, Lake Washington Institute of Technology(LWTech) reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. LWTech’s Annual Safety Report (ASR) is available online atwww.lwtech.edu/about/campus-safety/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the LWTech Safety Department located in the East Building at 11605 132nd Avenue NE Kirkland, WA 98034.

Sexual Misconduct:
Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.

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