What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor, Human Services Technology position at Halifax Community College?
Job Title: Academic Department Manager
The primary purpose and function of this position is to deliver instruction and support student success. Main Responsibilities:
• Manage the internal affairs of the department.
• Work closely with the School Chair, School of Career and Technical Education on faculty recruitment, hiring processes, and budget management.
• Assist in curriculum scheduling, textbook orders, and overall student success for their departmental area.
Teaching Responsibilities:
• Teach assigned classes.
• Create an effective learning environment.
• Meet classes as assigned.
• Present instruction based on the student learning outcomes and performance levels of the course.
• Use teaching methods designed for a variety of learning styles.
• Use course text, outlines, syllabi, and other curriculum materials in accordance with college and departmental guidelines.
• Assist with maintaining a classroom environment emphasizing safety, good housekeeping, and equipment security.
• Maintain a minimum of five office hours per week to advise/assist students and no less than thirty-two hours per week on campus.
• Assist in ordering and inventory of departmental supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Assist the Learning Resource Center in selecting and maintaining a collection of books, periodicals, and audiovisual media.
• Complete and submit on time all required instructional and administrative reports and records.
• Assist in enforcement of policies and regulations applicable to students and initiate student alerts when necessary.
• Serve on various college committees.
• Serve as a representative of the College for special events.
• Participate in College events and activities.
• Serve as advisor to assigned students.
• Assist in registration and early registration.
• Recruit, Advise, and Retain Students.
• Participate in communications with the college and department and meet deadlines as required.
• Submit required reports.
• Participate in the college's assessment process, as required.
• Fulfill all contract provisions.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism as a representative of the college.
• Maintain accurate attendance and scholastic records of students.
• Maintain knowledge of programs, trends, and new developments in area of expertise.
• Engage in continuous improvement through assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Contribute to the College's Quality Enhancement Plan.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Human Services or Social Work OR 18 graduate credits in Human Services or related field. Preferred Qualifications Master's in Human Services or MSW. 3 to 5 years teaching college level Human Services courses, curriculum development experience, technologically proficient, and hands-on human and social services experience.
The primary purpose and function of this position is to deliver instruction and support student success. Main Responsibilities:
• Manage the internal affairs of the department.
• Work closely with the School Chair, School of Career and Technical Education on faculty recruitment, hiring processes, and budget management.
• Assist in curriculum scheduling, textbook orders, and overall student success for their departmental area.
Teaching Responsibilities:
• Teach assigned classes.
• Create an effective learning environment.
• Meet classes as assigned.
• Present instruction based on the student learning outcomes and performance levels of the course.
• Use teaching methods designed for a variety of learning styles.
• Use course text, outlines, syllabi, and other curriculum materials in accordance with college and departmental guidelines.
• Assist with maintaining a classroom environment emphasizing safety, good housekeeping, and equipment security.
• Maintain a minimum of five office hours per week to advise/assist students and no less than thirty-two hours per week on campus.
• Assist in ordering and inventory of departmental supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Assist the Learning Resource Center in selecting and maintaining a collection of books, periodicals, and audiovisual media.
• Complete and submit on time all required instructional and administrative reports and records.
• Assist in enforcement of policies and regulations applicable to students and initiate student alerts when necessary.
• Serve on various college committees.
• Serve as a representative of the College for special events.
• Participate in College events and activities.
• Serve as advisor to assigned students.
• Assist in registration and early registration.
• Recruit, Advise, and Retain Students.
• Participate in communications with the college and department and meet deadlines as required.
• Submit required reports.
• Participate in the college's assessment process, as required.
• Fulfill all contract provisions.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism as a representative of the college.
• Maintain accurate attendance and scholastic records of students.
• Maintain knowledge of programs, trends, and new developments in area of expertise.
• Engage in continuous improvement through assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Contribute to the College's Quality Enhancement Plan.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Human Services or Social Work OR 18 graduate credits in Human Services or related field. Preferred Qualifications Master's in Human Services or MSW. 3 to 5 years teaching college level Human Services courses, curriculum development experience, technologically proficient, and hands-on human and social services experience.
