Description

Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring for the adjunct position in the Human Services and Public Safety department. The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for course preparation, delivery, grading, and attendance management. The adjunct instructor will work closely with the Program Director, ensuring that all instructional and internal/external compliance records are maintained

Examples of Duties

1. Teach all courses, as assigned, for the full duration of scheduled instruction.

2. Be fully prepared with an approved lesson plan for each class session. 

3. Enforce academic policy and procedures and comply with institutional/accrediting body rules and regulations.

4. Stay current with developments in instruction and in compliance with certifying accreditation standards. 

5. Assume responsibility for offsite/classroom preparation, including maintenance and cleanup, and recommend, as necessary practical supplies and equipment needed for instruction. 

6. Maintain national, state, and college credentials supporting the role of the adjunct instructor, participating in required training by the accrediting body and/or the college. Ensure the college Human Resource Office receives official documentation of completion of training and credential renewals.    

Minimum Qualifications

Degree in Mental Health, Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Substance Use, Peer Support, Mental Health Tech, or a related field; or A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience and current certification in the field being taught.

Work Experience: 

Two (2) years of Social and Human services related work experience and/or certified in training disciplines. 

Supplemental Information

1. Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and effective oral and written communication/public relation skills.
2. Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
3. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
4. Ability to think creatively and put ideas into action.
5. Ability to make presentations to large audiences.
6. Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
7. Understanding the mission, goals, and objectives of a community college

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:

• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift, at times, 10 lbs.
• Good eye/hand dexterity.

Normal Working Hours: Varied days and hours as needed.