Instructor of Social & Human Services (9 months)

Job duties will include:

Teaching and Learning

• Plan, create, and maintain a classroom environment conducive to student learning.

• Teach classes as assigned by the Program Director of Social & Human Services.

• Deliver instruction through multiple delivery modalities, including traditional face-to-face classes, hybrid instruction, online courses (synchronous & asynchronous), and Career and College Promise (CCP) courses in area high schools

• Develop and revise course materials, lesson plans, assessments, and instructional resources.

• Select and utilize textbooks, instructional materials, and educational resources appropriate for Social & Human Services.

• Utilize the College’s learning management system and instructional technologies.

• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and student records.

• Maintain current knowledge of the discipline and incorporate innovative instructional strategies and technologies into teaching.

• Ensure alignment with North Carolina Community College System curriculum standards and maintain accurate course information to keep the Wilkes Community College catalog and website information current and accurate.

• Provide academic support, mentoring, and advising students.

• Participate in student recruitment and retention initiatives.

• Represent the program at recruitment events, career fairs, community outreach activities, and high school visits.

• Support Career and College Promise partnerships with local school systems.

• Assist students in identifying transfer opportunities, employment pathways, and professional development opportunities.

• Foster a supportive learning environment that promotes student engagement and success.

• Assist with curriculum review, development, and assessment activities.

• Assist with program outcomes assessment and continuous improvement processes.

• Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies and organizations.

• Assist with Work-Based Learning internship and field placement development.

• Maintain awareness of emerging trends and workforce needs within the human services profession.

• Participate in departmental, divisional, and college committees.

• Attend faculty meetings, professional development activities, and institutional events.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

In addition to the degree, the full-time faculty must have the following:

Work is primarily performed under general supervision in the classroom, laboratory, office, healthcare, and clinical environments with appropriate climate controls. Travel between campuses, healthcare facilities, and community locations may be required. Evening and weekend work may be necessary to support instructional schedules and workforce training needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Essential functions: Positions require lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate effectively, ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods, and ability to move between classrooms, labs, and clinical sites. Must be able to demonstrate and assist with healthcare-related procedures requiring fine motor skills and physical coordination.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting only occasionally, walking and standing are required regularly, incumbents may be required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn/twist, balance, reach, or handle.

Mental Application: Requires memory for details and content of assigned healthcare disciplines, critical thinking, adaptability, emotional stability, problem-solving, instructional planning, organizational skills, and effective decision-making.

Applicants must complete the Wilkes Community College online application process, which includes a cover letter, a resume, four (4) professional references, and unofficial college transcripts (if hired, official college transcripts will be required). Applicant must be able to successfully pass a background check.