"Tenure-Track Addiction Counseling Education (ACED) Professor"

Do you value active learning, meaningful collaboration with classroom faculty, and culturally relevant and equity-minded instruction? Are you excited to work with a diverse student population? Are you eager to work collaboratively to find innovative ways to improve student success? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our faculty. We value collaboration and are dedicated to guiding all students to achieve their academic and career goals.

Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time Tenure-Track Addiction Counseling Education (ACED) Professor. Primary responsibilities of this position include teaching courses within the Addiction Counseling Education (ACED) program; student advising; course scheduling; program outreach and recruitment; advisory board facilitation; tracking and documentation of vocational education certifications; coordination and oversight of field placements; and ongoing community engagement with behavioral health partners. Instruction may occur in multiple modalities, including in-person, hybrid, and online formats, and requires regular and effective use of instructional technology.

ACED is a two-year program offering an Associate of Arts degree, an Associate of Science degree, and a Certificate of Proficiency. The Associate of Applied Science degree and Certificate of Proficiency are certified by the Washington State Department of Health and prepare students for licensure as Substance Use Disorder Professionals in the State of Washington. The program primarily serves working adults and offers evening courses, most of which are delivered in person. This position is located at the Clark College main campus and begins September 11, 2026.

At Clark, we value equity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.

FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct all classes as an expert in the discipline using active learning approaches that both engage and facilitate student learning.
• Advise and assist students in their educational and career development.
• Strive to enhance teaching and learning techniques.
• Pursue professional development to stay current in the field.
• Obtain and maintain Professional-Technical Certification requirements.
• Participate in program, curriculum development and assessment activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, businesses, advisory committees, and other educational partners to create unique learning opportunities at Clark College.
• Participate in decision-making processes by taking part in department and college committees.
• Work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
• Understand and commit to the mission of Clark College.
• Work cooperatively in a variety of department-level activities and college or company-wide projects.
• Pursue professional development to enhance teaching and learning in the department and College.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage program-specific credentialing and accreditation requirements, including alignment with professional standards (e.g., NAADAC).
• Participate in local, county, and statewide stakeholder groups and professional meetings to support program relevance and workforce alignment (e.g., WACASE).
• Oversee faculty and general advising for a student population of 80+ learners.
• Provide academic leadership and support to 10+ part-time faculty, including mentoring, onboarding, peer evaluation, and facilitation of quarterly faculty meetings.
• Provide leadership and ongoing support for the ACED Advisory Committee, including coordination of meetings and engagement with community stakeholders.
• Lead the continued development and sustainability of the Field Placement program, including establishing and maintaining MOUs with substance use disorder (SUD) organizations, monitoring student progress, and implementing field placement best practices.
• Collaborate closely with the Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Services (BASHS) program at Clark College and with local colleges and universities to create clear and supportive transfer pathways for ACED students.
• Oversee program-related fundraising and student retention efforts, including graduation recognition events and alumni engagement activities.
• Serve as faculty advisor for the Alliance of Counseling Education Students (ACES) club.
• Coordinate annual and quarterly course scheduling; support hiring and onboarding of part-time faculty; and ensure appropriate textbook selection and ordering for approximately 16 ACED courses and 36 sections.
• Participate in college-wide outcomes assessment initiatives by tracking, analyzing, and applying assessment data to inform course and program improvement.
• Engage in Guided Pathways leadership to promote student retention, progression, and completion within the ACED program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Behavioral Health, or a closely related field.
• Familiarity with Washington State and local Department of Health Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUD-P) credentialing requirements.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the mission of community colleges and the faculty roles and responsibilities within an open-admissions institution.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, colleagues, and community partners from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.

SALARY STATEMENT:

Starting salary is $80,667 (non-negotiable). Faculty may be eligible to advance every other year; current top step is $113,642. Salary is for a 173-day contract; additional compensation is available for summer and moonlight teaching, and doctoral and vocational stipends. Please note the salary may be adjusted for the 2026-2027 year pending the legislatively funded cost-of-living.

Clark College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes vacation/sick leave; medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; retirement; and tuition waiver.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Required Online Application Materials:

• Clark College Online Application, including names of three (3) references. At least (1) reference that can speak to your teaching and curriculum development experience, (1) reference that can speak to your ability to cultivate stakeholder relationships and community outreach, and (1) reference that can speak to your subject matter expertise in Substance Use Disorder Counseling.
• Cover letter describing background and experience related to qualifications and responsibilities of the position.
• Current résumé.
• Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process.

Please apply online at www.clark.edu/jobs

To contact Clark College Office of People and Culture, please call (360) 992-2105 or email recruitment@clark.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Required application materials must be completed and submitted online by 3 p.m., March 11, 2026.