Social Work Instructor (part-time)

Job Description

Position Title

Social Work Instructor (part-time)

Employee Group

PT Faculty

Starting Salary

$1,158 per contact hour

Compensation Details

To view the benefits summary, go to: Part Time Faculty Benefits

Position Summary

Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job: Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications. In addition, full-time faculty have the following key responsibilities which are described more fully below in the Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities section:

• Professional Development
• Curriculum Development
• Collegial Responsibilities
• Actively participate in efforts focused on the Colleges operational success.
• Communication
• Commitment to upholding the Colleges strategic initiatives.
• Safety

Specific Teaching Assignment: Faculty member will be responsible for teaching classes in Social Work. Current courses include: Intro to Social Work, Programs- Community Welfare, Child Welfare, Intro to Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Services & Policies, Intro to Community Development, and Social Work with the Aged. As curriculum develops to meet student needs, the teaching assignment may involve other courses within this discipline.

Minimum Requirements

1. Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
2. State of Michigan Certification.
   Holds a current Certified Advance Drug and Alcohol Certificate (CAADC).
3. Two years of documented work experience related to social work.
4. Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy.
5. Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
6. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
7. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
8. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
9. Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.
10. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators; skill in oral and written communication. A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidates expense, by a professional evaluation service.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

1. Higher education teaching experience.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

1. The employee must be able to move about 2/3 of the time and be stationary about 1/3 of the time. S/he is required to be mobile around campus for participant involvement/activities.
2. S/he must be able to converse with individuals on a regular basis with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret their needs via phone conversations, face-to-face conversations, or written documentation.
3. The employee must be able to utilize all programs on a computer independently and efficiently (particularly the internet, Word, and the student database).
4. S/he must be able to present information in an instructional setting and respond to questions from groups.
5. If applicable, must be able to tolerate frequent exposure to a wide variety of chemicals which are common to the industry. Must be able to handle and mix chemicals properly and safely; and wear appropriate gloves.

Work Schedule

Faculty are required to respond to students within 24 business hours and will make additional provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.

Additional Information

Applicants will be offered courses at the Thumb Correctional Facility. Must be available to teach onsite; opportunities do not exist to teach online courses only. If selected for an interview, candidates may need to provide a professional portfolio. Specific instructions will be shared prior to the interview. Visa sponsorship is not available. Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check.

Additional Application Deadline Information

The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.