Social and Human Services Instructor

Job Title

Social and Human Services Instructor

Posting Number

2931

Job Schedule

Part Time

Job Shift

Day, Evening, Varied

OCR Code / Classification

2 - Instructor - Faculty

Min Salary

$36.95

Max Salary

$39.45

Work Location

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The part-time instructor for Social and Human Services will be a member of a team that will teach a variety of courses including online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses to undergraduate students. The instructors will prepare course syllabi and teaching materials and grade students’ performance. Instructors will teach courses based on assigned course descriptions and learning objectives.

Required:

• Master's degree or higher and 18 graduate hours in a human services field (social work, counseling, rehabilitation studies, therapeutic recreation, substance abuse counseling, gerontology)
  
  Note:
  
  Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a United States Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC.
• Direct professional experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities ( IDD ), including individual service planning and supported employment.
• Knowledge and experience with online learning management systems.
• Direct work experience in the content areas taught in the Social and Human Services AAS curriculum.
• Availability for training and supervision.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, spreadsheets, presentation and collaboration apps and software.

Preferred:

• Three years or more of college teaching experience.
• Experience and/or online teaching certification.
• Experience training and/or supervising entry level human services professionals.
• Clinical Licensure (e.g., LCSW , LCMHC , LCAS ).

Essential Duties :

• Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended by the program coordinator and approved by the department chair and vice president.
• Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful.
• Adhere to the departmental course guidelines and ensure that content covers approved competencies.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining all required college records including attendance, grade reports, roll books, etc.
• Evaluate student performance using methods appropriate to the course.
• Maintain, review, and update course descriptions, objectives, and outlines for courses of instruction and develop new courses of study as necessary.
• Participate in departmental activities relative to revising and updating the program(s) in the area of expertise.
• Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for position.
• Maintain membership and participation in professional organizations.
• Read professional literature.
• Participate in on-campus professional development activities.
• Keep abreast of current technology.
• Attend specialized training activities that enhance job performance.
• Foster a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students and colleagues.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information.
• Pursue continuous improvement in the areas of subject matter expertise; teaching and learning; the use of educational technology; and other areas related to the strategic goals of the college.
• Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful and that maximize equitable student outcomes.

** All roles include additional duties not captured in the job description, and responsibilities may evolve in response to future innovations, including emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and new models of work** At Forsyth Tech we cultivate a culture of belonging where every member - students, staff, and faculty - are valued, respected, accepted and encouraged to be our true and authentic self and the voice of our unique characteristics and experiences.

Physical Demands:

• The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
• The employee will frequently communicate with other employees and students and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The employee may need to move around their office and / or campus to attend meetings / classes and to access files, machinery or other job related tools.
• The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25…