"Social Work Instructor"

Full Job Description

Position Information

Position Title: Social Work Instructor

Pay Grade Level: F-FT

FLSA: Exempt

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, health savings accounts, Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems or TIAA 401(a) 13% employer contribution, TIAA 403(b), sick and personal leave time, paid holidays, YMCA membership, Wellness Program, tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

Department: Social Behavioral Science

Campus Location: Escanaba

Min Salary: $46,200

Max Salary: $93,785

FTE: 1

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time

Position Type: Faculty

Job Summary/Basic Function

Bay de Noc Community College is a student-focused, multi-campus institution serving the higher education needs of the south-central Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The College is an accredited institution committed to continuous quality improvement. Bay College takes pride in providing a quality education to transfer and occupational students at two campuses, online, and at other course delivery sites.

The Social Work instructor is responsible for teaching Social Work courses and other Social and Behavioral Sciences courses as appropriate and needed (Sociology, Psychology, etc.) and for coordinating Social Work transfer programs. This is a full-time, tenure track position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work
• Minimum two years post-MSW practice experience
• Teaching experience
• Commitment to quality instruction in a learner-centered environment with the goal of consistently improving student success
• Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy
• Ability to provide inclusive and accessible teaching and learning approaches for diverse student populations
• Demonstrated skill in effective written and oral communications
• Demonstrated literacy in information technology and computer use
• Commitment to value, respect, and provide an equitable learning experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment; standing against discrimination or harassment to educate all students regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or other protected status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program or Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work
• Five years of relevant clinical or professional experience
• Experience teaching at the college level
• Experience teaching online
• Experience teaching in the Blackboard Learning Management System
• Online teaching certification

Months Per Year: 10

Hours Worked Per Week: 30

Work Schedule: Dependent upon course schedule

Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Dean of Arts & Sciences

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirement

There are opportunities to teach at alternate sites, including both Bay College campuses and area high schools; mileage and travel time reimbursements are determined by master agreement.

Job Duties

• Instruct Social Work courses at Bay College, and additional Social and Behavioral Science Courses as appropriate and needed
• Facilitate student learning through the following activities: Develop course syllabi that share with students the expectations, standards, policies, and learning outcomes and objectives of the course. Actively engage with student retention and success. Contribute to the development and delivery of assessments of course, program, and institutional learning outcomes. Use evidence-based pedagogical practices focused on student learning. Provide regular and substantive interaction and feedback to facilitate student belonging, engagement, and learning. Recognize and respond appropriately to diverse student populations and their learning needs, including disability accommodations. Develop and use supplementary learning materials, resources, and technology. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Develop Social Work curriculum to align with transfer institutions, student needs, and community needs.
• Collaborate with administration other faculty within and across divisions to determine scheduling of course offerings to best meet current student needs.
• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues in collaboration with other academic advisors.
• Stay abreast of developments in the fields of social work and teaching by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with other teaching faculty, staff, and administration to ensure that all students receive instruction that promotes learning and growth.
• Actively participate in division and college activities, including, but not limited to, professional development opportunities, student events, student organizations, etc.
• Represent Bay College and higher education through advocacy and service in the communities in which you participate.
• Establish working relationships with transfer institutions and community partners.
• Actively participate in service to the college, including academic or administrative committees focused on continuous improvement, institutional policies, student outreach/engagement, and/or academic matters.
• Adhere to the ethical standards of the college, the State of Michigan, the Higher Learning Commission, FERPA and other education regulations.
• Provide a safe learning environment.
• Communicate with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
• Work with learning assistants, tutors, and/or student workers as needed.
• Participate in professional activities such as, but not limited to, curriculum planning, syllabus writing, examination development, textbook selection, program revision, online teaching certification, and outcome assessment.
• Any other duties as assigned.