Adjunct Instructor of Human Services

Sussex County Community College is in immediate need of a qualified applicant to teach Social Welfare Policy (HUMS 205), a hybrid course that combines in-person and on-campus instruction with asynchronous learning, this spring (2027).

*Immediate consideration and communication will be given to applicants with the availability and qualifications to teach in-person, on campus this spring.

The spring semester starts on January 19th, 2027. Future courses may be offered in the Spring of 2028.

NOTE: Qualified and eligible applicants may be contacted at a future date.

Adjunct Instructors are responsible for providing high-quality delivery of course content to students in accordance with course competencies and College policies, using a variety of instructional techniques, strategies, and modalities/delivery methods.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Preparing and providing course instruction and conducting classes in accordance with the philosophy of the college and within the scope of a defined course of study.
• Teaching the many facets of being a property master for theatrical productions while focusing on research techniques, problem solving and technical skills applied to a variety of projects.
• Emphasis will be placed on expanding resource locating and procurement and organizational skills.
• Adhering to the syllabus that focuses on History and Research, Materials, Tools and Processes, Analysis, Research and Execution, and the Collaborative Process
• Emphasis will be placed on expanding resource locating and procurement and organizational skills.
• Assisting students with coursework that includes hands-on projects.
• Assessing student performance including but not limited to critiquing and evaluating student course work, taking attendance, grading assignments, projects, and exams in a timely fashion, and assisting students in achieving successful outcomes.
• Adhering to administrative time lines for submission of attendance, grades and other required documents.
• Ability to teach classes in a face-to-face classroom environment.
• Ability to use technology and interactive electronic materials to support teaching and learning, including Microsoft Suite programs.
• Ability to schedule office hours for student appointments.

Education / Experience:

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• 3+ years of applicable experience and prior teaching experience are strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications & Special Considerations:

• Expertise in teaching the generalist practice perspective of Social Work, specifically as it relates to social welfare policy. This course examines the history and philosophy of U.S. social welfare policy from World War I through the present. The relative impact of political, social, and economic forces on policy decisions is examined in depth, and U.S. policy is compared to that of other Western democracies.
• Online/remote teaching, advanced certifications, or a license, and a flexible schedule (morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend courses may be available).
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills needed.
• Prior teaching experience and knowledge of online instruction strongly preferred.

The Learning Management System (LMS) that we use is Canvas. Prior knowledge of Canvas or similar learning platform is preferred. Although not a requirement strong technical and computer proficiency is recommended.

Adjunct pay is based on $937 per credit hour.

Sussex County Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Effective September 1, 2011, the NJ First Act requires that certain classifications of persons employed by a public higher education institution will have 365 days within which to establish a primary residence in NJ. Failure to comply will render the individual unqualified to continue to hold the position. Individuals may seek exemption from the residency requirement based on critical need or hardship.