Adjunct Instructor - Social Work

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Working under administrative direction from the program coordinator, department chairperson, and dean, individual shall perform some or all of the following duties:
• Designs and teaches assigned courses in field of study
• Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught
• Prepares instructional materials (course outlines, syllabi, exams, mock-ups, visual aids, and instruction sheets) as necessary
• Instructs, manages, and supervises individual and groups in classrooms using appropriate teaching methods
• Evaluates instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing methods
• Recommends students for advancement and graduation
• Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up
• Captors cooperative work experience programs and students as assigned
• Serves on committees and attends faculty and other meetings
• Is thoroughly familiar with the academic freedom and professional responsibility statement and adheres to these policies
• Maintains desirable and safe classroom conditions

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in the subject matter or a closely related area and two years of teaching or closely related professional experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Social Work or a closely related area AND one year of teaching or closely related professional experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of subject matter and course content
• Skill in effective instructional strategies and techniques
• Effective interpersonal, problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to manage, motivate, and evaluate students and instruction
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing