Part-Time Instructor of Social Work and Human Services - School of Behavioral and Social Scienc...

Benefits: Not Eligible for Benefits: With the exception of Workers’ Compensation coverage, not eligible to participate in the District’s benefit programs. Scope of Assignment: The successful candidate will join a Social Work and Human Services department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared to increase student equity. Empower students by providing access to higher education and helping the, achieve their personal and professional goals.

Minimum Qualifications: Master degree in Social Work, Psychology, and or Sociology. Determined by California State Chancellor’s Office. Click hyperlink for discipline applicable Minimum Qualifications. The District has adopted an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above. For more information on equivalency, you may access the link below: https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/equivalency_policy_and_proceduresKnowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STANDARDSMobility:ability to sit or stand for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level. Dexterity:fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes. Lifting: occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds.

Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently. Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person. Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.*Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Desirable Qualifications: DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICSAbility to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity. Enthusiasm for the learning process. Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues. Participate in professional growth and remain current in subject area and major state initiatives. Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and ambiguity. Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success. Willingness to participate effectively in shared governance and to work collaboratively. Personal qualifications such as effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, ability to conduct effective public presentations. Desirable Professional Characteristics:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or experience in teaching in Psychology, Social Work and or Sociology at the community college level, with a particular emphasis in basic skills. Current knowledge of Addiction Studies Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level. Competent in new pedagogies, such as Demonstrate an understanding of addiction, biology, psychoactive substances, co-occurring disorders, social problems, and the relation to clinical or group practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations, and other pedagogies directed at improving student success and student equity. Recent experience working with African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American, and other minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion