Social Work Instructor; part-time

This is a position we anticipate filling for future semesters. Specific part‑time teaching needs for future semesters may not be known until the end of class registration.

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:

• Professional Development
• Collegial Responsibilities
• Actively participate in efforts focused on the College’s operational success
• Communication
• Commitment to upholding the College’s strategic initiatives
• Safety

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.

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution
• State of Michigan Certification
• 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 of the needs of students from diverse backgrounds
• 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 managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations; ability to work with probability and statistical inference
• 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
• 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; ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators; skill in oral and written communication
• Foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate’s expense, by a professional evaluation service

• Higher education teaching experience

The employee must be able to move about 2/3 of the time and be stationary about 1/3 of the time; be mobile around campus for participant involvement/activities. The employee must be able to converse with individuals on a regular basis, including reading, analyzing, and interpreting needs via phone, face‑to‑face, or written documentation. The employee must be able to use all computer programs independently and efficiently (particularly the internet, Word, and the student database).

The employee must be able to present information in an instructional setting and respond to questions from groups. If applicable, the employee must be able to tolerate frequent exposure to chemicals common to the industry, handle and mix chemicals properly and safely, and wear appropriate gloves.

Faculty are required to respond to students within 24 business hours and will make additional provisions…