ADJUNCT, PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (

ROCHESTER CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY • Rochester Hills, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences invites applications for an Adjunct Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences for the Prison Education Program to teach 2 courses per semester between fall, winter, and summer at Thumb Correctional Facility pertaining to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences: Social Work Track.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) or higher
• Experience in teaching and mentorship in an academic setting
• Fully licensed in social work or a related field, with experience in practicing techniques in an applied setting
• Capacity to oversee practicum hours for social work students in the Prison Education Program
• Ability to obtain LEIN Clearance through MDOC, or passing a state-mandated background check

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor students as they develop skills in the applied field of behavioral health
• Demonstrates excellence in: Teaching and higher education practices; Applied social work and/or behavioral health
• Willingness to or demonstrated abilities to develop creative and innovative solutions in the classroom as well as in applied settings
• Knowledge and skill in teaching diverse learners, and ability to use current technology in conjunction with pen-and-paper teaching methodologies
• Good oral/written communication skills, including timely responses to email communications
• Ability to demonstrate consideration of others, and to deal effectively and fairly with a variety of individuals in a courteous manner
• Ability to manage time independently and to collaborate with campus partners
• Ability to develop engaging classroom activities, communicate expectations with markers of student success, and monitor students’ progress
• Ability to clearly and effectively present ideas and compose/deliver presentations
• Ability to keep up-to-date on departmental and college policies, procedures, and practices in order to provide accurate information or assistance to students, staff, and faculty in a timely manner
• Ability to effectively plan work activities, schedules
• Ability to assess student learning of both institutional and program-level outcomes.
• Supportive of the university mission
• Supportive of the University mission. Indicators of this support include a demonstrated personal faith in Jesus Christ and being active in a local church.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach course materials in the area of behavioral science, and demonstrate excellence in teaching and leadership, with the expectation of 1-2 courses per semester in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters
• Play an active role in the ongoing development of the program by working alongside the Chair of the department in program assessment and curricular development activities
• Stay up to date with current developments in the field by reviewing journals, abstracts, and psychology, social work, and neuroscience literature
• Report accurate grades, attendance, and feedback to students
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level