Job description

Saratoga Springs, NY

Empire State University is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Addiction Studies in our School of Human Services. The successful candidate will have real-world practical experience in the field of addictions and will teach, develop curriculum, and mentor/advise students primarily in the Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies program. Central to the faculty role is helping adults from diverse cultural backgrounds design and complete degrees that meet their individualized personal and professional goals. SUNY Empire faculty provide support to students in their overall academic program, including design of the degree and identifying opportunities for prior learning assessment.

A highly distributed organization, SUNY Empire makes extensive use of technological applications for communication, teaching and learning, and administrative purposes. Working in cooperation with local and statewide faculty and staff, the successful candidate will provide high-quality educational services to students, engage in an active scholarly agenda, participate in university governance, and enhance the university’s reputation within the community.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and teaching online, hybrid, and independent study courses in Addiction Studies.
• Mentoring and advising students as they develop degree programs.
• Participating in curriculum development and academic assessment in the Department of Health and Human Services.
• Participating in university service.
• Developing and maintaining an active research agenda.

Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate from a regionally accredited U.S. university or comparable non-U.S. university in one of the following areas: social work, social welfare, addiction psychology, mental health counseling, human services, or a related area.
• College or university level teaching experience.
• Experience with supporting diverse populations.
• Ability to work in a distributed faculty environment.
• Knowledge of New York State requirements and certifications within the field of addictions.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in the field of addictions, including evidence-based treatment, medication-assisted treatment, and knowledge of current trends in the field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced/Master level Certified or Credentialed Addictions Counselor or Practitioner and a master’s degree in social work, addictions counseling, mental health counseling, or related human services discipline.
• Experience with teaching and mentoring in online learning environments.
• Experience with academic program development.
• Relevant industry and/or field experience.
• Experience with academic program development, innovative program delivery, and individualized programs.
• Experience with learning technologies and online teaching.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly achievement.
• Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and English.

Special Information:

• Occasional travel will be required to fulfill university-wide commitments.
• Office hours will vary to accommodate student needs.
• Some evening and/or weekend engagement with students is required.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• SUNY Empire provides employees with robust remote and flexible work options to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff in a dispersed work environment.

Additional Information:
Rank/Salary: Tenure-track, assistant/associate professor, appointment and salary to commensurate with experience and qualifications.

We are pleased to offer our employees an excellent benefit package which includes NYS health insurance, free dental and vision, competitive retirement options, and generous vacation, sick and holiday accruals; and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. We also offer faculty-development opportunities that encourage pursuit of disciplinary and community-focused research, scholarship of teaching and learning, and leadership development. Faculty-development opportunities include our annual Fall Academic Conference and the annual Institute on Mentoring, Teaching and Learning.

SUNY Empire is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University. SUNY Empire is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

SUNY Empire provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (518) 587-2100 ext. 2240.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (518) 587-2100, ext. 2800. It can also be viewed online at our Safety and Security website: www.sunyempire.edu/safety-security/.

Other available faculty opportunities are located on our Faculty Vacancy Announcements page.

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