Adjunct Instructor - Social Work

Position Announcement

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Adjunct/Overload Teaching

Job Number: FY2604534

Closing: Continuous

Location: Main Campus - Orem

Division: VP Academic Affairs

• 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
• Maintains a student-oriented approach to education;
  Recommends students for advancement and graduation
• Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up
• Coordinates cooperative work experience programs and students as assigned
• Assists counselors, department chairperson and or program coordinator, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program
• 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.

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.

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 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.

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