Social sciences lecturer job description

Grand Canyon University is one of Arizona's leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Do you want to be part of a growing college with a servant-leader and teaching-focused mission? Are you an industry expert who wants to share your expertise as a Social Work Professional with undergraduate students?
We may have the teaching opportunity you have been looking for.

Grand Canyon University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking a full-time Lecturer faculty member to teach Bachelor's Level Behavioral Health Science and Counseling courses! We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of our academic community.

* Please note, this is an in person, 9-month Lecturer position based at GCU's Main Campus in Phoenix, AZ.

What we are offering:

* Projected start date - January 2023.
* The opportunity to work at a thriving diverse campus.
* The opportunity to contribute to and purposefully enrich the learning and development of the next generation of Behavioral Health Science practitioners.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include equipping students with the required skill set, facilitating classroom discussions, assessing student performance and preparing students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession. This is a 9 month position targeted to start in January 2023.

Other main responsibilities include:

* Teach undergraduate behavioral health and counseling courses with a focus on: BHS-350, BHS-420, BHS-490, PCN-360, PCN-475.
* Available to teach during the day and possible evenings.
* Assist students outside classroom hours.
* Stay current on topics related to licensure and accreditation and best practices related to behavioral health and counseling.
* Maintain license(s).
* Actively support college/university mission and initiatives.
* Active engagement in professional development activities.
* Compliance with all college and University policies.
* Assist with the integration of Christian worldview in the counseling programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Master's degree in Counseling, Behavioral Health, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
* Currently licensed at the independent level.
* Candidate will have clinical experience with a focus in the areas of working with children and families, and addictions.
* Two-years' experience providing counseling services in a clinical setting.
* Two-years' experience providing addictions counseling in a clinical setting.
* One-year instructional experience in counseling and/or addictions at the post-secondary level.
* Familiarity with web enhanced instructional tools such as LoudCloud.
* Familiarity with academic research.
* Ability to articulate a clear understanding of values-based education from a Christian perspective.
* Strong communication, time management and organizational skills.
* Demonstrated teamwork, self-motivation, integrity, and commitment to maintaining high professional standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Doctorate in Counseling Education and Supervision.
* Two years of traditional instructional experience in counseling and/or addictions at the post-secondary level.
* Currently licensed at the independent level in the State of Arizona.
* Two years of clinical experience in Substance Use Disorders and Addiction.
* Demonstrates excellence in teaching across multiple modalities.
* Demonstrates excellence in teaching traditional and non-traditional students.
* Demonstrates knowledge conducting academic research.
* Demonstrates knowledge in curriculum writing, development, and review.

Why work at GCU:

* Exceptional workplace benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 401K savings plan.
* Free covered parking, access to our state-of-the-art Campus Activity Center and onsite gym.
* We also offer full-time employees and their qualified dependents a Tuition Benefit Program of up to 100% of tuition costs.
* Generous holiday and paid time off package - we aren't kidding, it's good!