Social Work Instructor (part-time)

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.

Professional Development

Curriculum Development
Collegial Responsibilities

• Participate in efforts focused on the College’s operational success.
• Commitment to upholding the College’s strategic initiatives.
• Safety

Communication

Commitment to upholding the College’s strategic initiatives.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Mobility around campus for participant involvement/activities.
• 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.
• Utilize all programs on a computer independently and efficiently (particularly the internet, Word, and the student database).
• Present information in an instructional setting and respond to questions from groups.
• Frequent exposure to a wide variety of chemicals which are common to the industry.

Teaching Assignment

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

• Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• State of Michigan Certification.
• Holds a current Certified Advance Drug and Alcohol Certificate (CAADC).
• Two years of documented work experience related to social work.
• Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy.
• Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Higher education teaching experience.

Technology Skills

• Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.

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.

Foreign Degree Requirement

A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate’s expense, by a professional evaluation service.

Additional Application Deadline Information

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

Equal Opportunity Summary

As an equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Title IX Coordinator Contact Information

1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0024.

Title II, ADA, Coordinator Contact Information

1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0373.

Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information

1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 1130), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0191.