Instructor 9M Social and Human Services

This position is responsible for providing effective instruction in assigned courses.
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

*Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner.

*Develops and updates curriculum course outlines, course descriptions and course objectives

*Provide advising and academic planning for students

*Develops supplemental instructional materials such as handouts, films, slides and videotapes

Responsible for creating optimum learning environment

Maintains office hours

Actively participate in the creation and improvement of departmental processes and procedures

Collaborate with student success initiatives

Selects texts and continually reviews new texts

Involved in curricular changes and program development

Reviews changes in course documentation

Participates in graduation exercises

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of area human support services

Experience with Blackboard an on line teaching tool, is preferred.

Able to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning

Good organizational skills

Innovative, creative, motivated and work well with others

Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills

Able to maintain records accurately and able to meet deadlines consistently

Able to perform normal duties with minimal supervision

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential       

Requirements:

Master's Degree in a Human Services related field

Unofficial transcripts must be attached with your online application prior to submission or submitted to Human Resources immediately upon completing the application.  If your transcripts are not submitted, your application may not receive full consideration.

Preferences:

At least two years of experience working in the human services field

Experience in gerontology

Current license and/or certification in Human Services discipline

Post-Secondary  teaching experience  

Essential Personnel:

TBD