Adjunct Faculty - Human Services

Full Time
Tazewell, VA
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Title: Adjunct Faculty - Human Services

Agency: Southwest Virginia Community College

Location: Tazewell - 185

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Based on credentials

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

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Job Description:

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial, and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, SWCC offers associate degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university. SWCC also has associate degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice.

Southwest Community College invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in the Humanities and Social Sciences Division to teach Human Services. The College seeks faculty who will adapt to a variety of teaching situations, can use technology to teach effectively, and will work effectively with students, staff, and others in a climate that promotes cultural diversity and student success.

Instructors will be responsible for teaching Human Services courses.

Other responsibilities include participation in the following: achievement of the College's mission and goals; upholding the College's values; and personal and program evaluation.

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master’s Degree is required, with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the specific discipline. Official transcripts may be required.
  • Prior experience in a human services, counseling, or related field.
  • Excellent oral and written skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with populations representing diverse ages, backgrounds, life experiences, and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ability to work effectively with students and staff of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Competence to teach courses with multicultural perspectives in a community college setting with a focus on student learning.
  • Experience with the use of online course management systems, i.e. Canvas
  • Ability to impart excitement and enthusiasm into teaching.
  • Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including a wide range of student preparedness and characteristics.

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