Function of Position:
Tenure-track faculty report to the chairperson of the Department of Human Services. Tenure-track faculty are responsible for preparing and teaching courses in the Department of Human Services and Addictions Counseling and may be assigned at the Brighton and/or Downtown Campus. Tenure-track faculty maintain accurate records on students, develop new educational materials and media, assist with curriculum review, advise and counsel students, and hold office hours. Tenure-track faculty perform professional duties and participate in departmental and institutional functions, including departmental meetings and committee work.
Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates and maintains current subject area knowledge
- Teaches courses and evaluates student performance as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College
- Teaches multiple courses/sections each term, as outlined by the contract
- Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement
- Prepares Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelines
- Establishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environment
- Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines and submits them in a timely manner
- Maintains office hours according to contractual guidelines in order to support student learning
- Advises students concerning academic, career and related issues according to contractual guidelines
- Assists department with student recruitment, enrollment, and placement
- Assists department with student retention and completion initiatives Assists with development, review, and revision of department curriculum, including assessment of student learning and program review
- Develops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning
- Incorporates high-impact teaching practices into course design
- Attends department meetings as a contributing member
- Contributes to the College through Division, department, and College committees
- Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development
- Assists department in faculty recruitment and peer evaluation
- Assists in the development of grant proposals and implementation of grant projects
- Works independently and in a team setting, demonstrating excellent time management skills to prioritize workflow and multi-task
- Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair and may be assigned courses at any MCC campus or extension site location
MCC Expectations:
- Adheres to the College Code of Conduct
- Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment
- Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College
- Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college
- Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Social Work, Counseling or related field
- CASAC – Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor
- Five years clinical experience in a human service agency, three of which spent working in the field of Addictions Counseling
- Must be able to teach both human services and addictions counseling courses
- Interact with OASAS (Office of Alcohol Substance Abuse Services) so as to maintain OASAS approval of courses
- Commitment to supporting an inclusive campus environment
- Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs
- Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college
- Evidence of proficiency with technology
- Commitment to continued professional growth
- Evidence of effective communication (interpersonal, speaking, and writing) skills
- Experience and/or interest in developing and teaching online courses
- Evidence of proficiency with technology, including word processors and electronic communication
- Evidence of team-centered, participatory nature
- Willingness to serve students through academic advising and mentoring
- Willingness to serve the department and the institution through committees and other activities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or Ed.D. from an accredited institution in Social Work, Counseling or related field
- Experiential teaching experience at the post-secondary level
- Administrative/supervisory experience in a human service agency
- Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies
- Community College teaching experience
- Online teaching experience
- Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies
- Awareness of the potential value of technology as a tool for teaching
- Experience with computerized student record management
- Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish or other languages, proficiently
