About this opportunity
Alvin Community College lists this Adjunct, Mental Health & Addiction Counseling TDCJ opportunity in alvin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Varies: Alvin College/Online/Various Service Area School Districts/TX Dept of Criminal Justice
Job Type: 03. Adjunct
Job Number: FY
Divison: Workforce & Strategic Initiatives
Department: Center of Excellence, Legal Studies & Public Service
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/ :59 PM Central
SUMMARY
APPLICATION STATUS
Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.
Position Summary
This is a Part-Time Faculty Pool for available assignments during the academic year.
The AC-TDCJ Program offers a variety of academic and technical correctional education programs to TDCJ offenders. This is an instructional position within a correctional environment teaching an all-male offender population. Offenders are required to meet academic and security requirements for enrollment consideration.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach freshman- and sophomore-level Mental Health courses within assigned TDCJ facilities.
Prepare course syllabi, instructional materials, and assessments in accordance with College standards.
Deliver engaging instruction using appropriate teaching methods and educational resources.
Assess student learning, provide timely feedback, and maintain required academic records and reports.
Advise and support students regarding academic progress and connect them with appropriate resources.
Utilize available technology to support instruction, communication, recordkeeping, and reporting.
Participate in curriculum and program assessment, student retention efforts, institutional meetings, and professional development.
Complete required 7 hour TDCJ Pre-Service and annual In-Service security training and comply with applicable facility requirements.
Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, College administration, and TDCJ personnel.
Adhere to College policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services area (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, Addictions Counseling, or Mental Health) with current licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licenses Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS College level teaching experience
Working knowledge of Blackboard course management system
Bilingual English/Spanish
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, as well as intermediate computer skills.
Must be familiar with interactive teaching methods and instruction via the Internet.
Working knowledge of Blackboard course management system.
Candidates must pass a criminal background check by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)
Disclaimer:
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. A full job description will be provided to candidates selected for an interview.
In order to maintain SACSCOC compliance, it is required you upload a copy of your transcripts for ALL degrees conferred.
Fingerprinting is a requirement for the local ISD's per Texas Education Agency. Alvin College will reimburse the estimated cost of $50, if applicable.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The Employer and the Faculty Member are subject to all the provisions of the Interlocal Agreement between the Employer and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The Faculty Member agrees to comply with all policies, procedures, and security regulations of the TDCJ while performing instructional duties within TDCJ facilities. If officials of the TDCJ exercise their contractual right to deny the Faculty Member access to the assigned unit, the Employer may terminate the Faculty Member's employment and cease salary payments effective immediately. Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.
Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." Please refer to the for further information.
May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson.
This position requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.
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I acknowledge I have uploaded a copy of ALL my transcripts for ALL degrees conferred. Yes
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Do you have prior teaching experience at the college level? Yes
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Do you have experience with the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Blackboard or Pearson? Yes
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Do you have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services area (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, Addictions Counseling, or Mental Health) ? Yes
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Do you have current licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and/or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)? Yes
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Do you have at least 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field required? Yes
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Are you familiar with interactive teaching methods and instruction via the internet and face-to-face? Yes
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What is your teaching availability? Please select all that apply. Alvin College Main Campus
Alvin College Online
Dual credit courses at Alvin ISD campuses
Evening classes at Shadow Creek High School campus
Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake (Pearland) campus
Dual credit courses at Danbury High School
Dual credit courses at Pearland ISD campuses
Day Classes
Evening Classes
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Summer
Year Round
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2. Do you have all the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed for this position? Yes
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4. Are you bilingual in English/Spanish? If yes, be prepared to answer questions in Spanish. Yes
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5. I acknowledge my application, resume and/or supplemental documents ALL MATCH and provide the same and consistent information; ensuring that beginning and end dates are in the MM/YYYY format and all applicable work experience is listed.Please be advised, if these documents do not match, there will be a delay in the hiring process as employment dates will need to be confirmed and may impact final salary offer. Yes
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Required Question
Worksite address
alvin, TX, 77511, US
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