Social Work Instructor (part-time)

Mott Community College Employment•Flint, MI

About The Position

Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications. In addition, full-time faculty have the following key responsibilities which are described more fully below in the Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities section: Professional Development Curriculum Development Collegial Responsibilities Actively participate in efforts focused on the College’s operational success. Communication Commitment to upholding the College’s strategic initiatives. Safety Specific Teaching Assignment: Faculty member will be responsible for teaching classes in Social Work. Current courses include: Intro to Social Work, Programs- Community Welfare, Child Welfare, Intro to Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Services & Policies, Intro to Community Development, and Social Work with the Aged. As curriculum develops to meet student needs, the teaching assignment may involve other courses within this discipline. Faculty are required to respond to students within 24 business hours and will make additional provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.

Requirements

Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
State of Michigan Certification.
Holds a current Certified Advance Drug and Alcohol Certificate (CAADC).
Two years of documented work experience related to social work.
Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy.
Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators.
Skill in oral and written communication.
A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate’s expense, by a professional evaluation service.

Responsibilities

Facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success.
Consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy).
Adhere to the ethical standards of their profession.
Maintain licensure and certifications where applicable.
Participate in Professional Development, Curriculum Development, and Collegial Responsibilities.
Actively participate in efforts focused on the College’s operational success.
Uphold the College’s strategic initiatives.
Teach classes in Social Work, including Intro to Social Work, Programs- Community Welfare, Child Welfare, Intro to Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Services & Policies, Intro to Community Development, and Social Work with the Aged.
Respond to students within 24 business hours.
Make additional provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.