Behavioral Health Support Adjunct Instructor

SFCC provides a high-quality, geographically, financially and emotionally accessible education to more than 4,000 students who range from traditional college-age students to adult learners.  

The college offers associate of arts, associate of fine arts, associate of science and associate of applied science degrees, professional and skills certificates, and noncredit courses and programs, and workforce development training in a 14-county area in central Missouri with locations in Sedalia, Boonville, Clinton, Eldon, Lake of the Ozarks, Warsaw, at Whiteman Air Force Base, and online.  

Position Purpose:

Instruct various behavioral health classes in person or via Zoom. Adjunct assignments may include days, evenings or weekends. Format for delivery is in person or web conference. 

Reports to: Behavioral Health Support Program Coordinator and the Dean of Health Sciences

The adjunct instructor shall be responsible for:

1. Compliance with industry recognized standards. 

2. Ongoing planning, systematic development, implementation and evaluation in relationship to the philosophy and outcome criteria of the BHS program.

3. Clinical and classroom instruction and evaluation of students. 

4. Maintaining clinical and educational competencies in area of instructional responsibilities.

5. Maintaining student records per program and institutional policies. 

6. Ensuring confidentiality of student records. 

7. Participate in professional development pertinent to best-practices in education and appropriately apply concepts to class and clinical.

This position requires web conferenced instruction.  

 Essential Duties:
•    Instruct behavioral health courses
•    Utilize technology (including Canvas and Zoom)
•    Timely response to student emails within 24 hours via SFCC email
•    Meet attendance and final grade entry deadlines
•    ILO/data reporting to Lead Instructor/Program Coordinator as requested
•    Maintain communication with Lead Instructor and Program Coordinator
•    Other duties as deemed necessary for the function of the college.
•    Required to take instructor and web conference training the semester prior to teaching.   Lead instructor training may be required.
•    The person in this position will be responsible for duties related to teaching as an adjunct faculty member. This may include development and instruction of the web conference class along with syllabi, course content, and assessment development.
•    Demonstrate knowledge of course content.
•    Assist in assessment process by using approved assessment tools and submitting data.
•    Give timely feedback within 1 week to students on assignments, quizzes, exams, projects.
•    Clearly communicate coursework expectations to students.
•    Assist students with accessing appropriate college resources when needed.
•    Attend Professional Development In-service events.
•    Provide appropriate instructional experiences to meet the objectives of the program.
•    Collaborate with program coordinator and other staff as appropriate regarding student absences, remediation, and other student issues.
•    Report student attendance, grades and progress reports by published deadlines.
•    Use appropriate software to report student concerns to increase retention and completion rates.

The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification.  Program Coordinator reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Education/Experience:
•    Bachelor’s degree in social work or closely related human services field however equivalent work experience in addition to certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
•    Missouri Substance Abuse Certification preferred, but not required.
•    A minimum of three (3) years of experience in behavioral health.
 
Skills:
•    Ability to communicate verbally via Zoom, over the telephone, and via written and electronic media.
•    Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
•    Possess a working knowledge of computers as a medium to manage and improve instruction.
•    Ability to interact with a broad range of people both on and off campus in a positive manner.
•    Show evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills.
•    Possess an understanding of the range of needs community college students represent.
•    Possess a commitment to the philosophy and mission of the community college.
•    Willingness to improve instruction through professional development including pedagogy and technology.  

Behaviors:
Exhibit qualities of emotional maturity, genuineness, self-confidence, common sense, judgment, fairness, creativity, discretion, decisiveness, resiliency, adaptability, courage of convictions, tolerance for ambiguity, integrity and trustworthiness, ability to make good, consistent and fair decisions (based on fact and data), ability to work with cross-functional teams and to foster teamwork.

Please apply electronically with resume, cover letter and if applicable transcripts. Employment will require a criminal background check at College Expense. Preference given to those with previous community college experience and those whom are in state residents. 

AA Statement: SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.

As part of our enduring commitment to inclusive excellence on our campus, State Fair Community College, is a member of the Greater Missouri Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC). HERC supports job seekers through the higher education job search process and it supports institutions in their efforts to create inclusive recruitment, hiring, and retention practices for staff and faculty.