Adjunct Social and Human Services Instructor

Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The Adjunct Social and Human Services Instructor is responsible for providing quality and engaging instruction to LCC students through the use of seated and/or online courses, and through other creative modalities as needed to promote successful completion of degree requirements.

• Master's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, or social work from an institution accredited by a federally recognized institutional accreditor or a master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in human services, psychology, counseling, or social work (courses designated as graduate-level courses)
• Previous teaching experience at a community college or university, experience using instructional technologies, and teaching online courses are preferred skills
• Current licenses/certifications required to teach within the program in the state of North Carolina
• Clinical experience is required
• Supervision of co-op placements is strongly desired

• Typical classroom environment
• Typical online and/or synchronous environment
• Infrequent travel to off-campus and co-op sites if applicable

Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the College:

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the teaching discipline
• Display ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of the field or discipline
• Connect the subject matter with related fields
• Stay current in the subject matter through professional development; involvement in professional organizations; and attending professional meetings, conferences, and/or workshops
• Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate

• Teach a course load appropriate to the teaching discipline
• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs
• Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, interactive technology, etc., when appropriate
• Encourage the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate student assignments
• Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives

• Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives
• Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grades each semester according to established deadlines
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances

• Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment
• Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Substitute for other instructors in the teaching discipline in case of an absence
• Exercise stewardship of college facilities, materials, and resources
• Comply with responsibilities as cited in the Lenoir Community College Catalog, Faculty Handbook, Handbook for Distance Education, Policy Manual, and Procedures Manual

• Serve on college committees as assigned
• Participate in meetings and events as required
• Respond in a…