Adjunct Faculty

POSITION SUMMARY

The contracted Adjunct Instructor position is responsible for teaching, lecturing, and supervising the

monthly online academic course(s) course(s) related to meeting the standards of the State Substance

Use Disorder and / or Medi-CAL Peer Support Certification programs during the designated term. This is

a contracted appointment and is contingent upon sufficient student enrollment per online course(s).

SALARY RANGE :

$2250 - $2500 per course

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

1. Teach the designated course on the specified dates.

2. Maintain a minimum of 2 office hours per week.

3. Regularly communicate with students.

4. Develop learning outcome objectives, course outlines, syllabi, and other academic materials.

5. Submit finalized course syllabi before the course term to the Dean of Academics and Chief

Academic Officer.

6. Check and respond to student emails and messages within 24 hours.

7. Develop and maintain a Learning Management Course Page.

8. Submit grades in Gradebook within 7 days of assignment due dates.

9. Attend instructor and staff professional development meetings.

10.Attend a mandatory anti-racism and cultural humility workshop for educators.

11.Attend course consultation meetings with TTCC SUD Program Chair as designated during

contracted course period.

12.Participate in two mandatory in-person all-day instructor and staff retreats per academic year.

13.Host course orientations and closeout sessions.

14.Create a positive learning environment for all students.

15.Participate in the resolution of grade disputes or grievances.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Master's degree or higher in a health-related discipline such as psychology, social welfare, public

health, nursing, sociology, etc. Previous in-person and / or online teaching experience and / or work

experience in behavioral health services preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

required.

SETTING

Tarzana Treatment Centers College (TTCC) is the academic and workforce learning and development

division of Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. (TTC), one of the largest providers of integrated healthcare

in California. TTC provides high quality, cost-effective substance use disorder (SUD), mental health,

HIV / AIDS, primary medical care and housing services to adults and youth. TTC operates a psychiatric

hospital, residential and outpatient treatment centers and primary medical care clinics. All facilities are

licensed and certified by the State of California and the County of Los Angeles and are accredited by

The Joint Commission. TTC expands overall access to health services in the community while

improving the overall quality of care provided to patients. TTC is commitment to leadership, patient

advocacy, and innovation.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

TTCC is organized under Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. a nonprofit organization which does not

discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring

practices.

ADA REQUIREMENT

TTCC and Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the American with Disabilities Act. Discrimination

is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable

accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.