Job Description

The University Of St. Thomas (UST), a private Catholic University committed to the liberal arts
and the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, is located in Houston,
Texas, near the vibrant central business district, Texas Medical Center, and museum district, is
seeking applicants for an Adjunct faculty position to teach Mental Health courses in Spanish.
This position reports directly to the Dean of the Associates of Applied Science program.

SUMMARY: Provide the expertise and knowledge that support the Associate of Applied Science
curriculum and programs. The role of the Instructional Faculty encompasses teaching and
learning, advising, and professional development.
The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills,
and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree required in the related field of mental health and/or full
licensing + 5 Years of practice on addiction services. Working Knowledge of Ethical Codes from
NAADAC, ACA, and NASW (Addiction, MH, and social workers)
Working Knowledge of Ethical Codes from NAADAC, ACA, and NASW (addiction, MH and
Social workers)
(A photocopy of the transcript showing degree conferred and graduate hours must accompany
the application).

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one (1) year of college-level teaching experience or three (3) to ten
(10) years of related work experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must speak and write in Spanish.
Must be able to teach in Spanish.
Must provide resume and cover letter and a statement of teaching philosophy.
Must be able to teach online classes and be familiar with Blackboard.
Must have working knowledge and skills in presentation software.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse
professional, community, and student population.
Must possess good organizational and planning skills.
Must have experience with students from diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic
backgrounds and students with disabilities.
Must demonstrate the ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment University of St. Thomas

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