In addition to the required teaching, administrative responsibilities, and student contact hours, instructors participate in program and curriculum development and assessment, student advisement, and facilitating student internship experiences within the curricula. The instructor is expected to participate in department, school and college-wide committees, initiatives, and events as well as professional development and community activities to keep abreast of trends in the field and promote and develop the curriculum.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's degree (MSW) from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program, Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling (CASAC) or CASAC-T credential, and a minimum of one year of college level teaching and practical experience.
All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: It is preferred that the successful candidate is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and has four semesters of undergraduate level teaching and/or community college experience. Preferred candidates are innovative and knowledgeable educators with a demonstrated focus on program development, student success, and ability to use technology to support learning and assessment.
About SUNY Westchester Community College: Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning. There are approximately 12,000 full- and part-time college credit students. Continuing education students bring the total number served by the college each semester to more than 24,000.
