Human Services Adjunct Instructor (Curry Campus)

Southwestern Oregon Community College•Curry Campus, OR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at our Curry Campus location in Brookings, OR. This position will begin teaching in Fall term in September 2026. The primary purpose of this role is to teach classes in Human Services as assigned. The role involves teaching various courses in Human Services using appropriate instructional methodologies for the audience and students, including lecture, demonstration, group discussion, and technology-enhanced or distance delivery. The instructor must be able to explain and deliver materials in various ways to meet diverse learning needs. Evaluation of students and timely submission of grades are key responsibilities. Additionally, the instructor is responsible for creating a course syllabus for each course taught, outlining outcomes, structure, materials, grading criteria, deadlines, and office hours. General duties include working effectively with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds, ensuring compliance with college policies, and demonstrating continued professional growth by staying current in teaching techniques and subject matter. Other duties and special projects may be assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work or a related field.
Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted; accreditation must be recognized by the office of degree authorization, US Department of Education, as required by ORS 348.609.
Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for required degree.
Knowledge and ability to instruct various audiences, both individuals and groups, taking into account various learning modalities and methods.
Knowledge of computers and ways to integrate appropriate technologies into the human services curriculum.
Ability to use instructional delivery methods which enhance a broad public access to post secondary education.
Ability to evaluate student progress both empirically and holistically and to prescribe and develop curriculum materials for individuals and classes.
Ability to motivate and inspire students.
Ability to effectively communicate in English with others both orally and in written form, which includes the ability to restate at various language levels, to simplify, and to use demonstrations, which relate to previous knowledge and concrete experience.
Ability to use instructional delivery methods, which reflect an adult orientation.
Ability to work cooperatively with department members and members of the college community in meetings and on projects.
Ability to review, understand, apply and share concepts presented in training programs, conferences and/or professional literature.
Willingness to teach at various hours as required.
Must reside in the State of Oregon.
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two (2) years demonstrated college teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach various courses in Human Services.
Use instructional methodology appropriate to the audience and to the student (e.g., lecture, demonstration, group discussion, technology-enhanced delivery, computer-assisted delivery, and distance delivery).
Explain and deliver materials in a variety of ways to meet the needs of a broad range of learning activities.
Evaluate students in accordance with the criteria in the course outline and other applicable college policies and procedures.
Turn in grades according to college policy and procedure.
Create a course syllabus for each course taught which includes, but is not limited to, course outcomes, course structure, materials to be covered, grading criteria, due dates for materials, exam dates and office hours.
Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, demonstrating an ability to work with others in a courteous and cooperative fashion.
Ensure compliance with all Southwestern Oregon Community College rules, regulations, and policies.
Demonstrate continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of teaching techniques.
Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned