AY23-24 Adjunct Faculty - Peer Recovery Support Specialist Training Program

Position Details

Position Information

Position Type
Adjunct

Classification Title
Adjunct Faculty

Position's Functional Title
AY23-24 Adjunct Faculty - Peer Recovery Support Specialist Training Program

Position Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position Summary

Position Summary :
Governors State University’s College of Health and Human Services seeks to create an available pool of Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach courses in the Peer Recovery Support Specialist ( PRSS ) Training Program in the Department of Addictions Studies and Behavioral Health. The major responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member are to prepare course materials, deliver course content using a variety of instructional modalities, assess trainees’ progress, submit evaluations of trainees’ performance, respond to trainees’ communications, and participate in PRSS Training Program meetings.

Interested individuals are invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a curriculum vitae or resume, and transcripts for consideration.

At Governors State University, adjunct faculty are hired as temporary faculty with teaching responsibilities for a specific course in a semester or summer session. Adjuncts are not a part of the faculty bargaining unit and are not included in membership of the Faculty Senate

Responsibilities:
● Serve as a trainer for the Peer Recovery Support Specialist ( PRSS ) Training Program at Governors State University.
● Deliver PRSS course content to trainees who are pursuing CRSS / PRSS certification through the PRSS Training Program
● Present and apply to real world scenarios research-based theory, principals, and practices from the Peer Recovery Support and related fields.
● Collaborate with PRSS Training Program administrators, faculty, and university support services to ensure trainees are on track for program completion.
● Implement effective teaching strategies to support diverse learning styles and educational levels.
● Participate in PRSS Training Program team meetings (as needed).
● Participate in curriculum review to develop, modify and update training activities.

Skills and Specifications:
· Create a respectful and inclusive learning environment supporting cultural diversity and equity.
● Ability to teach courses using a student focused, interactive format.
● Demonstrate appropriate and effective use of self-disclosure in delivering peer recovery support services.
● Ability to evaluate effectiveness of training results and methods.
● Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the mission and goals or the university, program, and field of Peer Recovery.
● Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
● Ability to work independently and with a team.
● Ability to perform all the essential functions, skills, and specifications of the position.
● Create a respectful and inclusive learning environment supporting cultural diversity and equity.

Minimum Qualifications

· Master’s Degree in Addictions Studies, Mental Health, or related behavioral health field.
· Experience in substance use and/or mental health recovery.
· Knowledge of substance use and/or mental health treatment, recovery services, and systems.
· Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
· Basic job-related computer and technology skills
· Ability to teach virtually, in person, and in a hybrid format.
· Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends, according to program needs.

Preferred Qualifications

· Certified Peer Recovery Specialist ( CPRS ) or Certified Recovery Support Specialist ( CRSS ), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor ( CADC ), or licensed in behavioral health field.
· Personal lived experience with substance use and/or mental health recovery OR a recovery ally
· 2+ years of experience providing recovery support, substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorder services.
· Experience teaching adult learners

Posting Date
07/14/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
No

Posting Number
FA0592P

Type of Search
External

Quicklink for Posting
https://employment.govst.edu/postings/8929

Employee ID

Department

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts
3. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Letter of Recommendation
3. Other
4. Other2
5. Other3
6. Other4
7. Written Response to Interview Question 1
8. List of Three Professional References