JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Human Services Instructor/Curriculum Developer
(Full-Time 9 Months)
OPENING DATE: September 26, 2024
REVIEW DATE: Every two weeks
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
LOCATION: NWIC Main Campus
SUPERVISOR: Department Chair
SALARY: $42,000 - $50,450 DOE
The salary placement upon hire will be based on the selected candidate’s education and relevant work experience as outlined in the job announcement and the established salary schedule for the classification of position to be filled.
Indian Preference applies. Except as provided by the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U. S. Code, Section 473), NWIC supports and provides equal opportunity employment and educational opportunities, regardless of race, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability or status as a special disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era.
The successful candidate would likely teach some relevant combination of the following: human service techniques, theory and policy for the human service professional, applied youth development, and introductory sociology. New courses may also be developed to support the program. Specializations of interest could include native youth development, Native-cultural social work, native social action and community development, and mental health.. Instructors shall acknowledge the cultural perspective of students, and use a variety of methods to convey necessary knowledge and skills, and develop student self-esteem.
Primary Duties
1. Teaching and curriculum development is the first focus. The faculty member is expected to teach 10-15 credits per quarter in multiple modalities. The faculty member will also be responsible for curriculum design and redesign as necessary. This is part of the ongoing program design and assessment process, which requires a large time commitment.
2. Assessment: Develop and maintain quarterly course assessments that measure student’s success toward course outcomes in alignment with curriculum map that demonstrates progress toward degree and institutional outcomes.
3. Advising is the second focus. Faculty at NWIC are expected to serve as academic advisors for students within the program of study. An important part of this focus is meeting and coordination with the Center for Student Success (CSS) advisors.
1. Teach across discipline, when necessary, particularly the Native Studies Leadership program
2. Remain current with the literature and research in their field by participating in conferences, conducting literature reviews, collecting and analyzing data, and publishing their work in journals and books.
3. Demonstrates the ability to interact and communicate effectively with students, local communities, professionals, and elders.
4. Conduct moderate to complex research tasks that contribute to the body of knowledge in tribal human services or Native studies.
5. Identify appropriate historical and culturally significant resources for use in the curriculum
6. The faculty member is responsible for contributing to the overall functioning of the college through participation on committees.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, or related discipline such as Sociology, Psychology, Human Development; Experience teaching at the postsecondary or secondary level
· Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
· Must have excellent interpersonal/people skills
· Excellent organizational skills, handling multiple tasks and numerous student files
Preferred Qualifications:
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet usage; Spreadsheet, PowerPoint, and Word Processing software.
Other Skills and Abilities:
· Ability in utilizing a variety of instructional delivery methodologies and a strong academic preparation in reading as evidenced by undergraduate and graduate level coursework
· Preference is given to those with experience working in Native communities;
· Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work well with all people
Interested individuals should submit the following application materials directly to the NWIC Personnel Office only.
1. NWIC Administrative/Faculty Application
2. EEO Form
3. Cover letter or letter of application
4. Current and complete professional resume
5. Three letters of recommendation from college sources, employers, or individuals who have firsthand knowledge of your qualifications for the position (professional references)
6. Copies of transcripts required at application (originals required if hired)
The complete job announcement and application materials are available online at www.nwic.edu or may be requested from and submitted directly to:
Northwest Indian College
Human Resources
2522 Kwina Road, Building 26
Bellingham, WA 98226-9278
Telephone/Fax: (360) 392-4220
E-mail: employment@nwic.edu
NWIC grew from the Lummi Indian School of Aquaculture, founded in 1973, a single-purpose training program developed to prepare technicians for employment in Indian-owned and operated fish and shellfish hatcheries throughout the United States and Canada.
In 1983, the Lummi Indian Business Council recognized the need for a more comprehensive post-secondary institution for tribal members, and the college was chartered as Lummi Community College, an Indian-controlled, comprehensive two-year college, designed to serve the post-secondary educational needs of Indian people living in the Pacific Northwest. In June of 1988, Lummi Community College was approved as a candidate for accreditation by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges (NWASC) and, on January 20, 1989, in acknowledgement of its wider mandate to serve Native people through the Northwest, Lummi Community College changed its name to the Northwest Indian College.
Northwest Indian College was granted accreditation at the associate level by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), effective September 1993. In 2010, NWIC became accredited at the baccalaureate level and now offers four bachelor’s degrees. The College’s educational programs have been approved by the US Department of Education, Veteran’s Administration, and the Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board for the administration of financial assistance for eligible student. Northwest Indian College is a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), the American Association of Community Colleges, and the American Council on Education.
NWIC hiring practices include adherence to the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code Section 473). NWIC supports and provides equal opportunity employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information.