Adjunct Instructor, Social and Human Services (Behavioral Health)

Durham Technical Community College • Durham, NC

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About The Position

Durham Technical Community College is hiring an adjunct instructor in the Human Services and Public Safety department. The instructor is responsible for preparing and delivering courses, grading, and managing attendance. The role works closely with the Program Director to ensure instructional and internal and external compliance records are maintained.

Requirements

• A degree in Mental Health, Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Substance Use, Peer Support, Mental Health Tech, or a related field; or at least two years of relevant work experience and current certification in the field being taught.
• Two years of Social and Human Services-related work experience and/or certification in training disciplines.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral communication, written communication, and public relations skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to think creatively and put ideas into action.
• Ability to make presentations to large audiences.
• Personal integrity, honesty, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Understanding of the mission, goals, and objectives of a community college.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses for the full duration of scheduled instruction.
• Prepare an approved lesson plan for each class session.
• Enforce academic policies and procedures and comply with institutional and accrediting-body rules and regulations.
• Stay current with instructional developments and compliance with certifying and accreditation standards.
• Prepare offsite and classroom settings, including maintenance and cleanup, and recommend practical supplies and equipment needed for instruction.
• Maintain national, state, and college credentials supporting the instructor role, and participate in training required by the accrediting body or college.
• Ensure the college Human Resource Office receives official documentation of completed training and credential renewals.
• Maintain instructional and internal and external compliance records in coordination with the Program Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed