Job Description:
Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.
Holyoke Community College invites adjunct applications to teach in the Human Services Department for the following courses:
Introduction to Human Services and a variety of courses in the Addiction Studies and Substance Use Treatment field.Under the direction of the Academic Department Chair and/or Department Dean.Adjunct faculty provides a quality learning experience for Holyoke Community College students on a semester basis. Adjunct faculty reports to a dean and performs instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning.
The adjunct faculty member will prepare course syllabus that is in compliance with collective bargaining requirements and which supports the learning objectives of the course.The adjunct faculty member will utilize active learning strategies that support student attainment of course learning objectives.The adjunct faculty member will present course content that is reflective of latest standards of practice and ethics in social work practice.The adjunct faculty member will be able to access and utilize the campus' learning management system to facilitate student learning and effective communication.The adjunct faculty member will be prompt and accurate in the recording and reporting of student data including assessment of student performance; including final grade reports.The adjunct faculty members will be supportive of students' learning goals by: a.) Focusing on student learning outcomes b.) Taking into account the needs and abilities of the students c.) Becoming familiar with academic and social support.Making reasonable provisions to accommodate individual differences.Maintaining the academic integrity of the college.Making themself available to assist students in achieving their learning goals.The faculty member is aware of and recommends campus services to students as needed. These include library services, the library home page on the College site, financial aid, counseling, supplemental instruction, etc.Adjunct Faculty are expected to attend all scheduled classes. If it is necessary for the adjunct faculty member to miss a class, he/she will follow appropriate procedures by notifying the supervisor or the supervisor's designee and is responsible by providing an alternate assignment.
REQUIRED:
- Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited institution.
- Commitment and demonstrated ability to work with a diverse faculty, student, and staff body.
- Ability to teach on campus classes during the day or evening hours.
- Must be available to teach classes on campus.
PREFERRED:
- Prior social work teaching experience at the college or university level.
- Hold a LICSW license in good standing in the State of MA
- Hold ADC Certification
- Hold CAC Certification
- Hold CADAC Certification
Adjunct Faculty, MCCC Unit Position
COMPENSATION: Continuing Education scale salary; no benefits
FUNDING SOURCE: Trust
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please upload the following documents--1. Cover Letter2. CV or resume3. Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts
GENERAL INFORMATION: Please note that general adjunct postings are for adjunct pools. Positions may or may not be immediately available.
- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.
- Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.
Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
