Adjunct Instructor-Social Work

Become an integral member of a dedicated team focused on improving the quality of life among citizens in southeastern and south-central West Virginia. New River Community Technical College provides comprehensive, quality higher education, workforce training and community education programs and services. We aspire to make a difference in the communities in which we serve!

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional Adjunct Instructor-Social Work who is passionate about cultivating the school’s mission and objectives through student instruction, guidance and review to ensure successful development of each student.

Although a remote position, because of our commitment to community, employment preference is given to residents who live in WV and the New River Community Technical College service area of Braxton, Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Raleigh, and Summers, West Virginia counties.

Social Work adjunct faculty members serve multiple roles as teachers, mentors, colleagues, and scholars. Adjunct faculty are expected to excel in classroom instruction and to fulfill various responsibilities related to their assigned teaching duties. Adjuncts for Social Work will need to have field experience, with certifications or extensive training courses taken in subject field related to courses being taught.

Summary of Core Responsibilities:

• Possess thorough and accurate knowledge in field/discipline.
• Develop instructional materials; plan and organize instruction to enhance student learning; prepare the syllabi; and teach classes in a way that encourages student learning.
  
• Meet classes as scheduled.
  
• Be accessible to students through e-mail, phone, or scheduled office hours or at other times.
• Evaluate student work and maintain accurate records of students’ academic standing using LMS.
• Provide students with constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback in a timely manner.
• Respect the confidentiality of student information; refrain from discussing or releasing such information except within recognized limits.
• Demonstrate integrity and positive interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Fulfill all expectations of adjunct faculty.

Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency in technical area of expertise (Computer Science or related fields)

Well versed in current teaching trends, techniques, resources, and technology for both onsite and virtual learning, as necessary.

Education Level Requirements

Bachelors Degree; Social Services or Social Work is Required; a Masters is Preferred.

In addition to the education, the following related work experience is required for the position.

5 years experience in Social Services or Social Work or related field is required.