Adjunct Professor, Social Work

Temple College•2600 South First Street Temple, TX

About The Position

Under general supervision from the departmental chair, the Adjunct Professor teaches courses as scheduled, cultivates healthy teacher-student relationships, and engages students in active learning. The instructor may recommend curriculum changes, text selections, and content revisions, and completes the administrative aspects of instruction in a timely manner. Courses may include distance education and dual credit instruction as assigned. The role includes evaluating student work, preparing and grading examinations, developing course materials, incorporating current pedagogy and diverse perspectives, and maintaining availability for student advisement and consultation. The instructor is expected to pursue professional growth, contribute to departmental and college activities, and support student-centered service and the college’s values of Excellence, Integrity, Community, and Respect. The work is normally performed in an interior or office environment. Travel to offsite centers may be required, and some duties may require on-site, in-person work during prescribed hours. The schedule is determined by the Department Chair. A three-semester-hour class requires a minimum of eight hours per week. The position involves primarily light physical activity, occasional lifting or handling of objects up to 25 pounds, keyboarding and computer use, and use of audio/visual devices.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, or a master’s degree plus 18 semester credit hours in Social Work.
Two years of directly related work experience in Social Work.
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design.
Knowledge of teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
Knowledge of pedagogical practices relevant to the discipline.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and departmental strategies.
Knowledge of the subject matter and its application in the discipline.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Ability to teach and instruct individuals and groups effectively.
Ability to engage students in the learning process and enable positive student learning outcomes.
Ability to work with a diverse population.
Ability to use a keyboard and computer and audio/visual devices.
Ability to perform primarily light physical activity, including occasional lifting or handling of objects up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

LMSW.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers as appropriate to the discipline.
Administer, compile, and grade examinations as assigned.
Instruct distance education and dual credit courses as assigned.
Cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships and engage students in active learning.
Develop clear and innovative syllabi and course materials.
Communicate professionally with students in writing and orally.
Use technological advancements to improve instructional methods and incorporate best practices.
Remain accessible to students for advisement and consultation.
Seek feedback to improve teaching quality.
Attend conferences, workshops, or programs and participate in academic or professional organizations to support professional growth.
Develop and implement innovative course content based on current pedagogy, and incorporate new concepts and theories.
Integrate diverse perspectives and ideas into course curriculum.
Apply innovative problem-solving within the classroom, department, and institution.
Demonstrate respect and professionalism with supervisors, colleagues, and students, and foster collegiality within the department.
Complete administrative aspects of instructional responsibilities on time.
Participate in evaluation, recommendation, development, and revision of departmental instruction and curriculum.
Contribute to college growth through active involvement on task forces or committees.
Participate in activities that contribute to community growth.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Communicate respectfully, constructively, and supportively with co-workers, faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
Practice punctuality, respect deadlines, collaborate in problem-solving, and communicate honestly.
Maintain integrity, courtesy, professional responsibility, confidentiality, and clean, organized, safe work areas.
Maintain technical proficiency through approved training, job-related reading, and collaboration with peers.
Maintain a clean, professional appearance and comply with safety-wear standards.
Support the Caring Campus initiative through student-centered behavior and responsive, accurate assistance to community members.