Human Services Instructor (Adjunct Faculty)

Rogue Community College•Rogue Community College, OR

About The Position

Rogue Community College is recruiting for an adjunct faculty pool to teach part-time in the Social Science and Human Services department. The pool is expected to remain open until June 2027 unless hiring needs change. Applications will be reviewed and candidates contacted and interviewed as teaching positions become available. Compensation is based on the 2026–27 Adjunct Faculty Salary Schedule. The instructor plans and implements Human Services courses and creates a supportive, inclusive learning environment for students from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds. The role includes preparing a syllabus, teaching course material in accordance with it, maintaining attendance records, assessing student progress, and evaluating coursework for a letter grade. Instructors are expected to meet college standards for professionalism, record keeping, and instruction while working within the department’s team environment. The position may involve instruction in a classroom, lab, learning center, or other appropriate setting, as well as online or distance-learning delivery. Instructors communicate regularly with students, the department, and the college; contribute to curriculum and assessment activities as needed; pursue professional development; and support student learning and success. The dean, in consultation with the department chair, evaluates instructors. The dean consults with the department chair on workload, professional growth, retention, and staffing decisions.

Requirements

Master’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution recognized by the Office of Degree Authorization, U.S. Department of Education, as required by ORS 348.609.
Provide official transcripts for the required degree as a finalist.
Communicate effectively, inclusively, interactively, engagingly, and respectfully with diverse students, staff, and community members.
Demonstrate experience or potential for innovation and creativity in classroom and online instruction.
Demonstrate commitment to professional standards and growth.
Pass a criminal background check.
Knowledge of current trends in the Human Services subjects being taught.
Knowledge of computer applications for communication and learning, including word processing, the Internet, multimedia presentations, spreadsheets, and database management.
Knowledge of curriculum development, the community college mission and role in higher education, the student population, and culturally responsive teaching practices.

Nice To Haves

Successful teaching experience in a higher education setting.
Experience in a clinical setting.
For assignments requiring operation of a motor vehicle, a valid Oregon Driver’s License and proof of an acceptable driving record are required. New employees establishing Oregon residency must obtain an Oregon driver’s license within 30 days.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement Human Services courses.
Prepare course syllabi and instruct students in the subject matter according to the syllabus.
Maintain attendance records, assess student progress, and evaluate coursework for a letter grade.
Teach in classrooms, labs, learning centers, or other appropriate settings using active learning approaches.
Prepare, distribute, and use syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other teaching resources.
Develop, communicate, and use student assessment processes and instruments aligned with course objectives.
Adapt learning procedures to online and distance-learning environments while maintaining comparable instructional quality, student-teacher interaction, and assessment.
Communicate effectively with students and college staff, and maintain regular, responsive communication with students, the department, and the college.
Participate as a team member in departmental meetings and planning activities as applicable.
Be responsible for departmental equipment and help secure facilities and instructional materials as appropriate.
Participate in curriculum planning, development, outcomes, and assessment activities as needed.
Organize learning experiences to benefit traditional and non-traditional learners.
Enhance teaching and learning techniques and pursue professional development to stay current in Human Services and apply teaching and learning best practices.
Support the community college's vision and mission and perform other duties as assigned.