Faculty Specialist I/II - Program Director of the Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse

The School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs invites applications for a Faculty Specialist I/II–Professional Specialist. This is a tenure-track, fiscal-year position, which will serve as Director of the Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse (SPADA). Rank will be determined by the qualifications of the selected finalist.

Major Duties

• Provide leadership and coordination for the SPADA graduate and undergraduate programs
• Teach courses in SPADA (typical teaching load would be 18 credits per fiscal year with variations by mutual agreement)
• Monitor program quality and lead assessment and quality improvement efforts in each area of the program
• Promote and facilitate teaching excellence and support a student-centered culture
• Recruit, train, and mentor part-time instructors who are leaders in substance use disorder services, facilitating teaching excellence and a discovery driven culture- Provide oversight of the practicum and capstone experiences
• Manage student enrollment and retention with emphasis on academic excellence and diversity
• Develop and maintain community partnerships to support student placement in clinical settings
• Plan, develop, and deliver on-campus, online, and hybrid academic programs utilizing evidence-based guidelines
• Service to SPADA programs, the school, the university, the profession, and the community
• Contribute to an interdisciplinary environment of research, instruction, and community collaborations

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned terminal degree in counseling, psychology, social work or closely related discipline with specific graduate education in substance use disorders and provision of services to individuals having such disorders
• Experience in management/leadership in substance use disorders services settings
• Knowledge of provision of substance use disorder services across disciplines
• A thorough understanding of inter-professional education in substance use disorders
• Commitment to promote broad-based diversity
• Evidence of ability to build and enhance partnerships with community groups and alumni
• Demonstrated experience using best practices for online and hybrid curriculum development, evaluation of teaching, and use of innovative approaches in course delivery
• Excellent teaching record
• Excellent analytical, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills