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Instructor/Coordinator, Human Services Program
Job Description
Benefits
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- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
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Description Summary
The Human Services Instructor will provide effective and engaging instruction in Human Services and other qualifying disciplines in the Social Sciences Department. Course assignments will depend on degree and graduate credits per the Iowa Community Colleges Guideline for Faculty Qualifications. This position may include teaching Triton Live, teaching virtually, and/or traveling to area high schools, academies, and other Centers to teach college courses. The individual will complete required professional development and participate in cross-department work and committees. Commitment to annual reporting, assessment, and the strategic plan is required. Currency in the field as well as local and regional employer partnerships and exposure are critical expectations. This positions also supervises the Human Services Club. Maintaining and expanding program articulations with transfer institutions is expected.
This position must also fulfill the additional assignment of the Coordinator of the Human Services Program. An additional 3% of base salary will be paid for the additional duties.
The Program Coordinator is responsible for the organization, administration, development, and general effectiveness of the Human Services Program. The Coordinator is responsible for advising program students, tracking program graduates, and reporting data as required by outside agencies. Annual reporting, including internal, state, and federal, is included. The Coordinator will recruit students into the program through high school visits, Earlybird and Career Academy partnerships, visit days, career days, and other strategies. Managing the program budget and planning for technology requests is required as it relates to all classroom settings. Curriculum revision and review includes at least two advisory board meetings annually. Assessment and 5-year review of the program is also included in this position. The Coordinator is responsible for program on-the-job training and assisting with job placement.
This is a continuous posting. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be conducted as qualified applicants come in until the position is filled and may close early.
Examples of Duties
Instructional
- Effectively organizes and teaches course work in accordance with established and/or developed syllabi.
- Demonstrates current knowledge of the subject matter being taught by presentations, activities, questions, and responses relevant to the course syllabus.
- Uses class time to encourage active student involvement in the learning process.
- Assesses the overall student learning in the class by using multiple classroom assessment techniques, documents the assessment, and uses the assessment data for instructional improvement.
- Monitors and provides frequent and specific feedback to students regarding the attainment of the learning outcomes and their progress in the course.
- Consistently displays evidence of organization and planning, including materials being available and the instructional sequence progressing logically.
- Uses a variety of materials and resources which enhance the teaching of the course objectives.
- Make use of a variety of teaching techniques and technologies appropriate for the course taught.
- Develops and utilizes teaching strategies based upon current research.
Student Rapport
- Treats all students with respect and modifies instruction to meet their academic needs.
- Communicates with students in a positive, impartial manner.
- Exercises good judgement in dealing with classroom problems and assumes responsibility for those actions.
- Maintains confidentiality of student information.
Professional Development
- Annually engages in professional development activities and seeks information about academic trends and ideas relating to teaching.
Department Related
- Contributes to the achievements of department mission, goals/objectives, and responsibilities.
- Develops and/or updates courses and course guides as assigned by the Dean.
- Prepares, distributes, and submits first day handouts for all sections assigned to the faculty member in accordance with Department and College policies.
- Encourages regular attendance and retention of students, including personally contacting students following absences to offer assistance and concern for their welfare.
- Meets scheduled classes in accordance with College policy, beginning and ending class sessions according to published schedules.
- Maintains scheduled office hours to ensure accessibility to students and colleagues.
- Maintains adequate and accurate records on class attendance and student grades. These records are submitted by the faculty member according to College policy and established deadlines.
- Participates in student recruitment.
- Participates in professional activities which enhance the interaction with adjunct instructors.
- Requests in written form instructional equipment and supplies for the classroom/laboratory use.
College Related
- Openly supports and promotes the vision/mission of the College and works to achieve the vision/mission of the College.
- Exercises stewardship of College facilities, equipment, and materials, including properly using College facilities, equipment, and materials, reporting needed repairs, and supervising students regarding use of facilities and equipment.
- Demonstrates good rapport with patrons and community members. Good public relations are evident.
- Is professional in interacting with students, staff, and members of the communities served by the College.
- Demonstrates a determined effort to maintain a good relationship with all other employees of the College.
- Communicates consistently with students and staff using means established by the College, including email and voicemail.
- Supports College sponsored activities and events.
- Attends meetings as required by the College.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, or a closely related field per the Iowa Community Colleges Guidelines for Faculty Qualifications. Master’s degree in other fields plus 12 graduate credits in Human Services, Social Work, or a closely related field per the Iowa Community Colleges Guidelines for Faculty Qualifications considered.
Minimum of three years of industry experience related to Human Services or Social Work. Teaching or training experience preferred.
Supplemental Information
GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH OR WITHOUT A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves constant (67-100%) sitting, standing and/or walking in the classroom, talking hearing, listening, viewing, lifting up to 20 (or 50) pounds, squatting, bending; frequent (34-66%) writing on board or overhead, manipulating instructional aids/equipment.
Persons in this position must receive instruction in dealing with bloodborne pathogens and mandatory reporting.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may perform other duties as assigned.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, retirement (IPERS or TIAA), life insurance (2x base salary up to $300,000), long-term disability, holidays (7), personal leave (3) days, and sick leave (120) hours.
In addition, we offer several voluntary benefits including: vision, supplemental employee, spouse and children life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 403b retirement savings.
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