Social Work Faculty

SUMMARY: As the Social Work faculty member under the direct supervision of the Executive Vice President and Provost, the faculty member shall develop and teach a range of courses in Social Work, and participate fully in the academic work of the institution.

Essential Responsibilities: Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Ø  Provide leadership in the development of courses and sequences in the disciplines mentioned above.

Ø  Willingness to develop and teach courses in a variety of formats as needed, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online.

Ø  Serve as a mentor for adjunct faculty members and will be required to demonstrate a commitment to student success and teaching excellence.

Ø  Shall evaluate the performance of students and communicate with them in a timely manner; develop and revise syllabi as needed.

Ø  Will be responsible for creating course plans to facilitate the achievement of course outcomes; keep accurate records and submit grades and other reports on time

Ø  Make recommendations regarding academic matters to the College administration.

Ø  Establish and maintain contact with student advisees.

Ø  Participate in community outreach and student recruitment events.

Ø  Hold regular office hours that accommodate student needs.

Ø  Participate on academic and other institutional committees.

Ø  Participate in the ongoing assessment of student learning at the course, program, and institutional level and with student success initiatives.

Ø  Demonstrate positive and professional relationships with students, staff, and colleagues.

Ø  Actively contribute to the development and carrying-out of orientation and other required institutional meetings.

Ø  Responsibilities may include grant writing/management.

Ø  Shall perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

•                     Knowledge of subject matter for teaching a wide range of Social Work courses

•                     Knowledge of pedagogy for effective teaching in a tribal college setting.

•                     Knowledge of program and course design.

•                     Knowledge of student success strategies in community college settings.

•                     Knowledge of Native American communities and cultural diversity.

•                     Ability to communicate compassion and empathy for students.

•                     Ability to design curriculum for future program offerings.

•                     Ability to plan, organize and prepare required reports.

•                     Ability to maintain professionalism and a strict standard of confidentiality.

•                     Ability to create a welcoming and safe environment for all students.

•                     Ability to relate to San Carlos Apache history and culture as it relates to family and community.

•                     Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

•                     Ability to interpret a variety of instructions/documents furnished in written, oral, diagram      or schedule form.

Work Schedule

Work schedule may consist of working beyond normal business hours to support College activities; faculty may also be required to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Education, Experience, & Requirements:

ü  Successful completion of a course of study from an accredited college or university leading to a Master’s degree or higher that included a major field of study in Social Work or a closely related field. Note: Applicant must submit a copy of all college transcripts and/or degree.

ü  In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, candidates must have one year of experience in an educational setting.

ü  Applicant must sign faculty contract with the Apache College (10-month contract for school year with possible additional summer teaching opportunities for additional compensation).

ü  Applicant must submit a cover letter, resume, two (2) letters of recommendation, and copies of official college transcripts for full consideration. NOTE: Applicant must submit a copy with application.

ü  Driver's license required.

ü  Ability to pass a pre-employment background check

ü  Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test

Compensation:
$52,500/annually

How to Apply:

•                     Please email an employment application and resume to Samantha Alvarez-Santi, Human Resources Manager at samantha.alvarez-santi@apachecollege.org or hr@apachecollege.org. Employment applications can be found on our San Carlos Apache College website

•                     The San Carlos Apache College follows our Native Hiring Preference Policy

•                     The San Carlos Apache College is an Equal Opportunity Employer