Instructor - Human and Social Services

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Edgewood, KY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This 10-month faculty member will be responsible for teaching human and social
services courses and providing academic advising to HMS majors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum two years work experience in the human and social services field.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, ability to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word).

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline OR master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline.
• Concentration within doctorate or master’s degree can be met via a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline (Social Work/Human Services/Counseling) or a combination of graduate hours in coursework closely related to the teaching discipline sufficient to demonstrate knowledge appropriate to the course(s) being taught, plus 2 years of experience in the social work/human services field.
• Previous experience in a community college setting
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (such as Blackboard, Canvas, etc.)
• Significant teaching experience, particularly at the college level
• Strong dedication to enhancing student learning and achievement.
• Experience in academic advising and supporting student success.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and teaching methods is highly valued.
• Familiar with local community resources and non-profit agencies

Responsibilities

• 15 credit hours of teaching per semester (primarily online connected learning courses)
• Academic/transfer advising
• Fulfill other full-time faculty responsibilities
• Assist program coordinator with completion of program-specific reporting/clinical placement

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees