Social Work/Human Services Instructor

Examples of Duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach various counseling, psychology, social work, human services, addiction courses, coordinate and supervise student’s human service practicums.
• Provide an outcomes-based and interdisciplinary-focused curriculum.
• Instructional competency including an ability to assess student learning and progress.
• Be student-focused.
• Recruit students into CWC’s human services/social work programs in particular and all programs.
• Participate in community outreach efforts as needed or desired.
• Use innovative pedagogies and emerging technologies to enhance learning.
• Promote a collaborative learning environment that extends beyond the traditional classroom.
• Keep current on degree and state certification requirements in order to advise students majoring in social work/human services addictions, social work degree, and other areas as necessary.
• Assist in department and program budget development and compliance.
• Actively participate in annual and five-year academic program review(s) including assessment of student learning at the course, program, and institution levels.
• Revise curriculum offerings as needed.
• Works with CWC BOCHES and high school teachers to offer relevant concurrent and/or dual credit courses within the CWC service area.
• Participates in college and university articulation conferences as required and attends department and division meetings.
• Share student information with other faculty and counselors when deemed appropriate, including progress reports, attendance records, etc.
• Post and maintain office hours.
• Establish and engage an active social work/human services advisory board.
• Establish relationships outside of office or department with human services agencies for student’s practicum.
• Represents division on college committees as required.
• Performs other reasonable or related duties as directed.

Typical Qualifications Position Specifications and Minimum QualificationsEducation

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education.

Experience

• Two years of directly related experience, preferably in a higher education setting;
• Experience or education in addictionology therapy
• One to three year experience in human services/social work counseling field

Licenses/Certifications

• Driver’s license.

Equivalency Statement

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Desired Qualifications

• Licensed Addictions Therapist (LAT)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of discipline taught.
• Knowledge and understanding of curriculum development and assessment.
• Knowledge of various instructional pedagogies and technologies that enhance the attainment of student learning outcomes.
• Commitment to exploring nontraditional approaches to education in a comprehensive community college atmosphere.
• Knowledge of CWC policies, procedures and practices.
• Knowledge and demonstrable ability to use personal computer software, preferably Microsoft applications
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to relate to a broad range of students.
• Ability to promote a positive atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation both with the college and the community.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion within established deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to effectively identify and resolve problems
• Ability to teach using technology in the classroom.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues and supervisors.
• Ability to relate with a diverse population in a professional, helpful manner and be a team player.
• Ability to perform administrative/clerical duties such as: technical telephone usage, copying documents, learning new software programs, integrating Learning Management System into on-site and online classes, entering data - ex. grades, retention
• Ability to apply communications skills in the areas of composing, editing, listening, presentations

Level of Supervision

• Plans own time to meet predetermined schedules; work is subject to general supervision and review. Follows general instructions and directions and makes recommendations for own work and department area. Has some freedom of choice in approach to problems, methods of operations, and the setting of goals and objectives.

Working Environment

• Reasonable accommodation will be extended to otherwise qualified individuals with a legally recognized disability.

Equipment Used

• Performance of work requires operating a PC Computer, laptop, and other related instructional technology.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work, up to ten pounds of force to exerting. Pulling, climbing, kneeling, lifting, grasping, standing particularly for sustained periods of time and/or sitting particularly for sustained periods of time (on-line instructing); extensive keyboarding and computer work; walking or moving about to accomplish tasks; talking including expressing or exchanging ideas; and hearing includes the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and seeing, the ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is generally performed in a classroom or office setting.
• Work will also include meeting with employers in the community to establish and monitor internships.

CWC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-855-2112 or email cwchr@CWC.edu.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of __ hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.