Behavioral Health Sciences Residential Faculty Counseling

The Spring 2027 Behavioral Health Science Faculty position provides high-quality, student-centered undergraduate instruction that integrates behavioral health theory, evidence-based practices, clinical applications, and workforce preparation. The faculty member develops and evaluates curriculum, delivers instruction across in-person, online, and hybrid learning environments, assesses student achievement, and provides academic guidance and mentorship to support student success. The position emphasizes innovative, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed teaching practices that prepare students for preceptorships, professional responsibilities, employment, and continued education in behavioral health and human services. Additional responsibilities include collaborating with faculty and community partners, participating in academic program assessment and improvement, maintaining current professional knowledge, and contributing to the educational mission and institutional initiatives of South Mountain Community College.

Essential Functions

70% Instruction, Student Learning, and Workforce Preparation

Provides undergraduate instruction in Behavioral Health Science courses primarily in person, as well as online, hybrid, accelerated, and other approved instructional formats. Applies evidence-based, student-centered, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed teaching strategies to promote critical thinking, student engagement, academic achievement, and practical application of behavioral health knowledge. Integrates behavioral health theories, clinical applications, evidence-based interventions, professional ethics, and workforce competencies into instruction. Uses case studies, simulations, experiential learning, and applied instructional strategies to prepare students for preceptorships, entry-level employment, and continued professional education.

10% Curriculum Development, Assessment, and Instructional Technology

Develops, reviews, and updates course syllabi, instructional materials, learning activities, assignments, and assessments aligned with approved course competencies and program learning outcomes. Incorporates current behavioral health research, professional standards, and workforce expectations into instructional content. Evaluates student learning and applies assessment findings to improve instructional effectiveness. Uses Canvas and other approved learning management systems, digital resources, and accessible educational technologies to develop, deliver, and assess instruction across instructional modalities.

10% Student Support, Advising, and Mentorship

Maintains scheduled office hours and provides academic guidance, mentoring, constructive feedback, and individualized instructional support. Identifies barriers to academic progress, facilitates appropriate referrals to college support services, and implements student-centered strategies that promote engagement, retention, persistence, and completion. Supports students in connecting academic learning with educational goals, preceptorship preparation, professional expectations, and behavioral health career pathways.

10% Academic Program Development, Institutional Service, and Professional Growth

Participates in curriculum review, academic program assessment, student learning outcomes evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborates with faculty, academic leadership, and other college stakeholders to strengthen academic quality and program effectiveness. Participates in division, college, and District committees, shared governance, professional activities, and assigned institutional initiatives. Maintains current knowledge of behavioral health research, evidence-based practices, clinical standards, professional ethics, and workforce trends through continuing education and professional development. Supports appropriate partnerships with behavioral health agencies, healthcare providers, human services organizations, and community stakeholders, including assigned workforce education and professional training activities consistent with institutional requirements.