What are the responsibilities and job description for the FACULTY-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS position at Midland College?
Position Status Full Time Classification Title Faculty-12 month Work Location Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX Job Summary
The faculty member will teach courses in the Mental Health Technician Certificate program and will oversee and be responsible for all of the clinical activities associated with the program.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Psychology, Social Work or Mental Health field
- At least one year experience as a practicing Mental Health Technician
- The equivalent of three years of full-time professional experience in a related field
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to lead, supervise and evaluate students
- Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and within a team environment
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with staff at clinical sites
- Excellent problem-solving skills and solution-focused thinking skills
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy
- Bachelor’s level degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work or Mental Health field
- Experience in curriculum development, instruction, evaluation, and supervision
- Familiar with student and academic support services
- Fulfill faculty roles and responsibilities as outlined in the Midland College Faculty Handbook
- Responsible for organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of clinical experiences for students enrolled in the Behavioral Health programs
- Ensure clinical affiliation agreements are current and serve as an effective liaison between the college program and clinical agencies
- Provide direct clinical instruction
- Assist with coordination, monitoring of student progress and/or direct supervision of students in community practicum placements
- Plan and organize clinical instruction in ways that maximize student learning; Employs appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students; modifies, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs
- Obtain feedback on the performance of students from clinical preceptors
- Teach classes and labs with a lecture equivalent hour (LEH) requirement commensurate with the program curriculum
- Organize and conduct site/agency-specific practicum orientations
- Participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation
- Participate in the preparation of reports for state agencies and accrediting bodies, as needed
- Assist with program advising of students and the admission process for the program
- Stay current with trends and innovations in the field
- Maintain a well-managed learning environment regardless of instructional location or modality
- Communicate clearly, concisely, and in a caring manner with students
- Identify students who are at risk for course failure and employ early interventions to promote student success
- Communicate learning objectives to students and develop appropriate high-quality assessments to measure the attainment of objectives
- Participate in the program advisory committee
- Continually improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing methodologies, techniques, and delivery techniques
- Provide access to students through adherence to posted office hours and effective use of Canvas and electronic communication
- Serve on departmental, division, and college-wide committees as requested
- Participate in graduation and other required official college functions
- Demonstrate responsibility to the teaching discipline and to the profession by participating in professional development activities
- Maintain a thorough working knowledge of and adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations; keep the Program Chair/Director well-informed of activities, results of efforts, problems identified/potential problems
- Participate in recruiting students and/or promoting college programs as appropriate for the teaching area
- Contribute to the College and the community through self-selected service activities
- Must respect confidentiality in discussing student and client/patient-related matters
- Other duties as assigned
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
- Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
- The person in this position needs to move from office to classroom occasionally
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity
- The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
- Frequently moves equipment or paperwork weighing up to 30 pounds
- The person in this position needs to occasionally travel to practicum training sites
All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
Min Salary Max Salary Pay Statement Salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P00271F2016
Open Date
04/17/2025
Position Available
Special Instructions to Applicants
All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, curriculum vitae, and transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the application. NOTE: Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources are required within 30 days of hire. If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.
EEO Statement
In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.
