Adjunct Behavioral and Mental Health Instructor

Southeast Technical College•Sd, SD

About The Position

This position develops and teaches curriculum for the Behavioral and Mental Health Technician Program, an Associate Degree program preparing students for work in human services, including behavioral health and addiction care. The instructor coordinates, teaches, and evaluates students to prepare them for entry-level positions in the behavioral and mental health field. The role continually assesses and enhances course content to meet Southeast Technical College educational requirements, accrediting-body rules and regulations, and current industry standards. The instructor delivers classroom theory and laboratory application and supports student learning through face-to-face, online, and blended instruction. The position works with the BHT Program Director and Associate Dean of Curriculum and Instruction to coordinate courseware and curriculum and review textbook and courseware changes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related health care field.
Three years of full-time employment (at least 35 hours per week) work experience in a related health care field.
Knowledge of HIPAA and FERPA.
Computer skills, including the ability to use email systems, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
Ability to encourage change and innovative ideas and assist employees who may need help adjusting to changes.
Ability to actively listen and communicate effectively through written and oral communication.
Leadership skills including decision-making, delegating tasks, innovation, negotiation, problem-solving, team-building through coaching and development, conflict resolution, accountability, and working under pressure.
Ability to collaborate effectively with people regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, or job type.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Prior experience in post-secondary teaching.

Responsibilities

Develop and teach relevant curriculum that provides classroom theory and laboratory application and prepares students for entry-level positions in the field.
Facilitate class instruction in accordance with learning objectives and session plan outlines specified by STC.
Teach in ways and methods that engage student learning.
Establish a positive student learning environment that promotes retention, accountability, diversity, equity, excellence, innovation, collaboration, dignity, self-respect, safety, student success, and personal and professional growth.
Select and compile tests, assignments, and/or online discussion exercises to measure performance relative to standardized learning objectives.
Evaluate student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics.
Promptly report assignments, discussion board exercises, exams, grades, and course completion through the learning management system.
Develop and manage syllabus materials.
Coordinate courseware and curriculum with the BHT Program Director and Associate Dean of Curriculum and Instruction.
Adhere to protocol guidelines for participation in online learning as determined by the course.
Review textbook and courseware changes with the BHT Program Director and Associate Dean of Curriculum and Instruction.
Maintain current knowledge in course content through professional development activities.
Understand and utilize best practices in face-to-face, online, and blended instruction.
Perform other duties as assigned.