Monroe Community College

Position Title: Faculty, Full Time Tenure Track, Addictions Counseling - Monroe Community College

Location: Rochester, NY Category: Faculty Job Type: Full Time Posted On: Fri Mar 13 2026 Job Description:

Tenure-track faculty in Addictions Counseling are responsible for preparing and teaching courses in the Department of Education and Human Services and may be assigned to courses at the Brighton and/or Downtown Campus. Tenure-track faculty maintain accurate student records, develop new educational materials, assist with curriculum review and assessment, engage with students outside of class, and hold office hours. Tenure-track faculty perform professional duties and participate in departmental and institutional functions, including departmental meetings and committee work. Tenure-track faculty may be expected to teach at another campus, extension site, or in an online, remote, and/or hybrid modality. Tenure-track faculty report to the chairperson of the Department of Education and Human Services.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and maintains current subject area knowledge in the field of addictions counseling.
• Interacts with the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services so as to maintain approval of courses and program.
• Teaches courses and evaluates student performance as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College.
• Teaches multiple courses/sections each term, as outlined by the contract.
• Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement.
• Prepares Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environment.
• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines and submits them in a timely manner.
• Maintains office hours according to contractual guidelines in order to support student learning.
• Advises students concerning academic, career, and related issues according to contractual guidelines.
• Assists the department with student recruitment, enrollment, and placement.
• Assists the department with student retention and completion initiatives.
• Assists with development, review, and revision of department curriculum, including assessment of student learning and program review.
• Develops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning.
• Incorporates high-impact teaching practices into course design.
• Attends department meetings as a contributing member.
• Adheres to all College and departmental policies.
• Provides timely submission of all required paperwork/information as required by the department or the College.
• Contributes to the College through Division, department, and College committees.
• Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development.
• Assists the department in faculty recruitment and peer evaluation.
• Assists in the development of grant proposals and implementation of grant projects.
• Works independently and in a team setting, demonstrating excellent time management skills to prioritize workflow and multitask.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair and may be assigned courses at any MCC campus or extension site location.

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth, which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve students.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Social Work, Counseling, or related field
• Ability to teach both addiction counseling and human services courses
• Five years of clinical experience in a human service agency, three of which were spent working in the field of Addictions Counseling
• Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. from an accredited institution in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Experience teaching at the college level.
• Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
• CASAC Gambling Specialty Designation (CASAC-G).
• Administrative/supervisory experience in a human service agency.
• Experience with grant management.
• Experience with developing and/or teaching online courses.
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish or other languages proficiently.

Additional Information:

Salary: Salary is determined based on experience, internal equity, and college budget. This position has a range of $52,000 to $60,000 and is based on the mentioned factors.

MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit-eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting, and compressed work schedules. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based on business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short-term, temporary basis.

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