Human Services/Behavioral Health Instructor (Full-Time, Visiting Faculty)

Southwestern Oregon Community College•Coos Bay, OR

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Primary Purpose To teach human services/behavioral health and psychology courses as assigned and to provide suitable instruction to other programs and transfer students. This position is for the winter Term of the 2026-2027 Academic Year (Jan. 2027). Instruction (80% of Time) Teach a range of human services/behavioral health and psychology classes, which may include motivational interviewing, group counseling, ethics and law, case management, and may include psychology courses such as life span development, introduction to abnormal psychology, human sexuality, and drugs and behavior. Teach course information to students in groups and individually using instructional methodology appropriate to the audience and to the subject (e.g. lecture, demonstration, group discussion, technology-enhanced delivery, computer-assisted delivery, and distance delivery). Must be able to explain and deliver materials in a variety of ways to meet the needs of a broad range of learning abilities. Curriculum development and modification by working with the Human Services/Behavioral Health Advisory Committee, Instructional Dean and other department faculty members in developing or modifying course content, course objectives, standards and instructional methods, degree and certificate programs to ensure that coursework remains aligned with industry standards. Other Institutional Duties (20% of Time) Demonstrate continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of subject area(s) and teaching techniques through a plan of professional development. Attend conferences and professional meetings. Participate in committees and other institutional duties as described in the faculty collective bargaining agreement. This position may advise students as assigned. In this case, the faculty will meet with advisees at least once each term to assist students in determining goals, inform students of program and degree requirements, review student schedules and progress, and refer students to needed services. The faculty will maintain records of advising sessions to include dates of meetings, student major or goals, student progress, and other pertinent information. All faculty are expected to participate in and provide information necessary for the recruitment and retention of students into their programs, the marketing of courses, programs, and the college. This may include travel and working with students and faculty in high schools, colleges and other institutions, and public and private agencies. Support College leadership in developing departmental goals and objectives as part of the institution’s continuous improvement cycle; this includes participating in the college wide accreditation process by preforming departmental planning, assessment, and improvement to meet core theme objectives and contribute to mission fulfillment. Attend student convocation ceremony at the end of each academic year.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology or closely related field.
A minimum of two (2) years teaching experience.
Experience in clinical social work and/or counseling (1-2 years)
Mastery of the subject area at a sufficient level to instruct and coach students in the knowledge, skills and attitudes requisite for success in the courses and programs at Southwestern.
Ability to evaluate student programs both empirically and holistically and to prescribe and develop curriculum materials for individuals and classes.
Knowledge of or ability to learn teaching methods to instruct students of a variety of ages, backgrounds and learning abilities.
Ability to adapt to various audiences, to find various explanations and to facilitate various learning styles.
Ability to work with and cooperate with college faculty and staff at all levels, as a team member with the Vice President of Instruction, Instructional Dean, other faculty, staff, and related industry/businesses in developing course content, objectives, standards, program curriculum, grading and instructional methods.
The ability to communicate effectively in writing using the English language with or without the use of auxiliary aids of services.
A level of computer literacy sufficient to use software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to produce correspondence, document, and reports as required by the position and the ability to access student information for the purpose of advising and keeping student records.
Willingness to travel and/or teach/coach at various hours as required.
Ability to plan, organize, and carry out activities independently.
Possess strong time management skills to support efficient work production and meet deadlines.
Ability to perform data entry and access various files in college-wide information system, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.
Exhibit a high level of computer literacy, sufficient to use software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to produce correspondence, documents, brochures, flyers, and reports.
Accuracy in database management essential.

Nice To Haves

A comfort level with advising using video and online technology a plus.
Completed coursework, internship, or direct work experience in addiction/substance use disorder treatment.
Experience in clinical social work and/or counseling with preference for CADC III credential or experience (1-2 years) working with addiction issues.
Teaching experience at the college level or the equivalent.
Experience teaching Human Services/Behavioral Health, including CACD or QMHA-R aligned coursework and classes in interviewing, case management, crisis intervention
Demonstrated learning and success in adult instruction.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and professionally in areas of instruction, course and curriculum development.
Demonstrated ability to work with students with a wide range of ages, backgrounds and academic preparedness.
Demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring students.

Responsibilities

Teach a range of human services/behavioral health and psychology classes, which may include motivational interviewing, group counseling, ethics and law, case management, and may include psychology courses such as life span development, introduction to abnormal psychology, human sexuality, and drugs and behavior.
Teach course information to students in groups and individually using instructional methodology appropriate to the audience and to the subject (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 abilities.
Develop or modify course content, course objectives, standards and instructional methods, degree and certificate programs in collaboration with the Human Services/Behavioral Health Advisory Committee, Instructional Dean and other department faculty members to ensure coursework remains aligned with industry standards.
Demonstrate continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of subject area(s) and teaching techniques through a plan of professional development.
Attend conferences and professional meetings.
Participate in committees and other institutional duties as described in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
Advise students as assigned, meeting with advisees at least once each term to assist students in determining goals, inform students of program and degree requirements, review student schedules and progress, and refer students to needed services.
Maintain records of advising sessions to include dates of meetings, student major or goals, student progress, and other pertinent information.
Participate in and provide information necessary for the recruitment and retention of students into their programs, the marketing of courses, programs, and the college.
Travel and work with students and faculty in high schools, colleges and other institutions, and public and private agencies.
Support College leadership in developing departmental goals and objectives as part of the institution’s continuous improvement cycle.
Participate in the college wide accreditation process by performing departmental planning, assessment, and improvement to meet core theme objectives and contribute to mission fulfillment.
Attend student convocation ceremony at the end of each academic year.