Social and Human Services Faculty/Program Director, 9 Month

Davidson-Davie Community College•DCCC - Davidson and Davie Campus, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Davidson-Davie Community College is seeking a full-time, nine-month Social and Human Services Faculty/Program Director. This position requires a presence on campus and focuses on teaching, learning, academic excellence, and student success. The role involves designing and implementing learning strategies for the Social and Human Services Program, providing program leadership, and supporting program health. The position reports directly to the Dean, Academic Online Programs. Faculty responsibilities include promoting the college's mission, teaching assigned courses in various formats (day, evening, weekend, online), ensuring essential curricular components, evaluating student progress, providing quality learning experiences, developing course syllabi, incorporating instructional technology, assisting in course and program evaluation, preparing instructional records, participating in professional development, attending meetings, assisting with student recruitment and retention, maintaining accessibility, and demonstrating sensitivity and respect for a diverse academic environment. Program Director responsibilities include program planning, curriculum development aligned with institutional goals and industry standards, scheduling, tracking program data, and developing new courses. It also involves supporting student engagement, maintaining relationships with employers and community partners, and ensuring accreditation and compliance when relevant.

Requirements

Master’s degree in related discipline such as Clinical Mental Health, Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work
Professional experience in a Human Services or related behavioral health setting (e.g., clinical support, case management, counseling, advocacy, or community-based services)
Community college teaching experience

Nice To Haves

Second teaching field (requires 18 graduate credit hours in a second field)
Minimum of two years of work experience in Human Services or a related behavioral health setting
Experience teaching topics related to child maltreatment, child advocacy, and trauma-informed practices
Experience with curriculum development and instructional design, with a focus on aligning outcomes to workforce needs
Proficiency in using Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas) to deliver course content
Experience teaching in multiple instructional formats, including online, virtual, and face-to-face modalities

Responsibilities

Promote Davidson-Davie mission, vision and values
Teach assigned courses at various locations to meet program needs, including, but not limited to day, evening, weekend, and online
Ensure that each class session contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency
Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate, timely feedback
Provide and/or facilitate quality experiences in the learning environment(s) to meet program needs
Develop course syllabi and provide appropriate written information to students concerning course evaluation and criteria
Incorporate appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning
Assist in the evaluation of courses and programs
Prepare and submit instructional records, reports and grades established by institutional policy.
Participate in professional development to enhance instructional and technical skills
Attend appropriate internal and external meetings
Assist in student recruitment and retention
Maintain accessibility to students, faculty and staff
Maintain a high level of sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.
Perform other tasks as assigned which support the mission and initiatives of the College.
Program Planning and Curriculum Development: Align academic or workforce programs with institutional goals, industry standards, accreditation requirements (when relevant) and community needs.
Assist with scheduling and course offerings to ensure timely completion pathways for students.
Track and analyze program data, including enrollment, completion rates, and student outcomes, to inform decision-making, program review processes, and continuous improvement.
Assist in the development of new courses and programs based on emerging trends and labor market demand.
Support and Engagement: Serve as the main point of contact for students regarding program requirements, career pathways, and academic progress.
Maintain relationships with local employers, advisory boards, and community partners to align program outcomes with workforce needs.
Engage in events, workshops, and initiatives that promote the program and engage stakeholders.
Accreditation and Compliance (when relevant): Ensure program compliance with relevant state, federal, and accreditation regulations.
Prepare and submit reports and documentation for internal and external audits or evaluations.