Teaching Instructor - Internship Coordinator/CRSS

Position Summary

The University of St. Francis College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for the position of Teaching Instructor in the Recovery Support Specialist area. This full-time faculty member will coordinate internships for students in the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) certificate program and teach CRSS-297: “Field Practicum and Fieldwork for Recovery Support Services.” Position will begin July 2026. The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned class; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with curriculum development and review; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area Program Director; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a faculty member as outlined in the college faculty handbook. Teaching assignment may include day or evening classes. Internship sites will be visited at least once per semester. This position is grant-funded and contingent on continuing grant funding.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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• Teach Internship Practicum class.
• Identify new internship sites and maintain agreements with existing internship sites.
• Aid in intern events, evaluations, group and individual supervision and trainings.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in behavior health or closely related field.
• Experience in behavioral health, recovery support, substance use disorders, mental health and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Experience with teaching and mentoring adult student populations.
• Demonstrated experience and skill with technology, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, solve problems and work as a member of a team.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Willingness to support the Catholic and Franciscan values of the university.

Preferred Requirements

• ICB credential.
• 3+ years experience in behavioral health, recovery support, substance use disorders, mental health and/or co-occurring disorders.