Social Work/Human Services Instructor

Central Wyoming College•Riverton, WY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Instructional faculty create an innovative learning environment inside and outside the classroom to support student success and excellence, while adhering to professional standards and ethics. The Social Work/Human Services Instructor teaches counseling, psychology, social work, human services, and addiction courses; coordinates and supervises student human-services practicums; and develops outcomes-based, interdisciplinary curriculum. The role assesses student learning and progress, advises students, recruits students into CWC programs, and uses innovative teaching methods and technology to support collaborative learning. The instructor contributes to program and department operations, including budget development and compliance, academic program reviews, assessment, curriculum revision, and articulation with high schools and other institutions. The position also builds relationships with community human-services agencies, maintains a social work/human-services advisory board, participates in outreach and college committees, shares appropriate student information, and maintains office hours. Work is generally performed in a classroom or office and includes meeting with community employers to establish and monitor internships.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Two years of directly related experience, preferably in a higher-education setting.
Experience or education in addictionology therapy.
One to three years of experience in the human-services/social-work counseling field.
Driver’s license.
Knowledge of the discipline taught, curriculum development and assessment, instructional pedagogies and technologies, and CWC policies, procedures, and practices.
Ability to use personal-computer software, preferably Microsoft applications, and teach using technology in the classroom.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including composing, editing, listening, and presentations.
Ability to relate to a broad range of students and a diverse population in a professional and helpful manner.
Ability to promote teamwork and cooperation with the college and community.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete multiple projects and tasks within established deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, identify and resolve problems, and maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and supervisors.
Ability to perform administrative and clerical duties, including telephone use, copying, learning software, integrating a learning management system into on-site and online classes, and entering data such as grades and retention information.
Plans own time to meet predetermined schedules; work is subject to general supervision and review.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Addictions Therapist (LAT).
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Experience in a higher-education setting.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in counseling, psychology, social work, human services, and addiction.
Coordinate and supervise student human-services practicums.
Provide an outcomes-based, interdisciplinary curriculum and assess student learning and progress.
Recruit students into CWC’s human-services and social-work programs and other programs.
Participate in community outreach efforts as needed or desired.
Use innovative pedagogies and emerging technologies to enhance learning and promote collaboration beyond the traditional classroom.
Keep current on degree and state certification requirements and advise students majoring in social work, human services, addictions, and other areas as necessary.
Assist with department and program budget development and compliance.
Participate in annual and five-year academic program reviews, including assessment of student learning at course, program, and institution levels.
Revise curriculum offerings as needed.
Work with CWC BOCHES and high-school teachers to offer relevant concurrent and dual-credit courses within the CWC service area.
Participate in college and university articulation conferences as required and attend department and division meetings.
Share appropriate student information with faculty and counselors, including progress reports and attendance records.
Post and maintain office hours.
Establish and engage an active social-work/human-services advisory board.
Build relationships with human-services agencies to support student practicums and meet with community employers to establish and monitor internships.
Represent the division on college committees as required.
Perform other reasonable or related duties as directed.