Human Services & Social Work Program Chair / Instructor

Human Services & Social Work Program Chair / Instructor

Employer

Lenoir Community College
231 Highway 58 South
Kinston, NC 28502
Phone: 252-527-6223

Job Location

Lenoir Community College 231 Hwy 58 South Kinston, NC

Salary/Grade

Will commensurate with experience

Benefits

State of NC

Job Category

  • Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens: Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Closes: Friday, December 11, 2020

Target Start Date

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Expected Work Hours

8AM-5PM M-Th, 8AM-3PM F

Employment Type

Full Time

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Human Service (Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work) from a regionally accredited institution, or a master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Human Service, Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology (courses designated as graduate-level Human Service courses)
  • Clinical experience in a treatment setting is strongly preferred
  • Clinical licensure in counseling or social work is strongly preferred
  • Supervision of co-op placements is strongly desired
  • Previous teaching experience at a high school, community college, or university is preferred
  • Experience using instructional technologies and teaching online courses is preferred

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Human Service (Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work) from a regionally accredited institution, or a master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Human Service, Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology (courses designated as graduate-level Human Service courses)
  • Clinical experience in a treatment setting is strongly preferred
  • Clinical licensure in counseling or social work is strongly preferred
  • Supervision of co-op placements is strongly desired
  • Previous teaching experience at a high school, community college, or university is preferred
  • Experience using instructional technologies and teaching online courses is preferred

Position Description

Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The Human Services & Social Work Program Chair/Instructor is responsible for providing quality and engaging instruction and advising to LCC students through the use of seated and online courses, and through other creative modalities as needed to promote successful completion of degree requirements.  The instructor is responsible for working with the Dean of Arts & Sciences to ensure that all Student Learning Outcomes are met and for creating healthy partnerships with the surrounding community to ensure student co-op opportunities are able to continue.

This position will remain open until filled.

The duties of the Human Services and Social Work Program Chair/Instructor include, but are not limited to:

Mastery of Subject Matter

  • Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the teaching discipline
  • Display ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of the field or discipline
  • Connect the subject matter with related fields
  • Stay current in the subject matter through professional development; involvement in professional organizations; and attending professional meetings, conferences, and/or workshops
  • Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate

Teaching Performance

  • Teach a course load appropriate to the teaching discipline
  • Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning
  • Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students
  • Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs
  • Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, interactive technology, etc., when appropriate
  • Encourage the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate student assignments
  • Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives

Evaluation of Student Learning

  • Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives
  • Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives
  • Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grades each semester according to established deadlines
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances

Support of College Policies and Procedures

  • Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment
  • Teach credit or non-credit courses in the teaching discipline as needed
  • Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation
  • Serve as faculty academic advisor for students
  • Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies
  • Maintain confidentiality of student information
  • Substitute for other instructors in the teaching discipline in case of an absence
  • Exercise stewardship of college facilities, materials, and resources
  • Comply with responsibilities as cited in the Lenoir Community College Catalog, Faculty Handbook, Handbook for Distance Education, Policy Manual, and Procedures Manual

Participation in College, Division, Department, and Program Activities

  • Serve on college committees as assigned
  • Participate in meetings and events as required
  • Respond in a timely manner to requests for information
  • Support both part-time and full-time colleagues
  • Contribute to program, department, and division curriculum development processes
  • Participate in graduation ceremonies
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators as an individual or as a team member

Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs

  • Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans
  • Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels
  • Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents
  • Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of the College
  • Participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Other Duties

  • Serve as Advisor for the Human Service Club
  • Hire and supervise Part-Time Instructors as needed by the department
  • Oversee the placement and supervision of the Human Service students as they complete the required hours (320) for their Co-op placements
  • Plan, implement, and evaluate course-specific instruction
  • Plan, implement, and evaluate course schedules
  • Plan, implement and evaluate the Human Services Technology program(s)
  • Select textbooks and complete requisitions of textbooks for courses within the program
  • Chairs the Human Service Advisory committee
  • Assist Department Chair and Dean with Institutional effectiveness planning, APWs and budgets as needed
  • Supervise instructors as assigned by the dean
  • Make recommendations to the Division Dean concerning development and expansion of courses and/or the program and supervision of any expansion 
  • Coordinate and supervise curriculum development by designing, planning, organizing, and evaluating the assigned program of study 
  • Supervise and participate in the evaluation of faculty within the program area
  • Maintain frequent contact with full-time and part-time faculty 
  • Complete the appropriate faculty and staff evaluations 
  • Facilitate course evaluation conferences with faculty prior to the end of the semester 
  • Other tasks as assigned by the Dean of Arts & Sciences

Working Conditions

  • Typical classroom on-campus environment
  • Typical online environment
  • Typical office environment
  • Frequent visits to co-op or sites
  • Frequent travel to service area high schools and/or LCC off-campus sites
  • Frequent sitting or standing

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, political affiliation, or disability.

Job Post Contact

Lenoir Community College

humanresources@lenoircc.edu

Phone:  252-527-6223 Ext. 390

Fax:  252-233-6899