Instructor - Human and Social Services

Title: Instructor - Human and Social Services

Salary: $46,105.00

Contract Term Length: 10 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: Limited Hybrid

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Gateway Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Gateway Edgewood Campus

Department: Health Professions

Total Rewards

Gateway Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

This 10-month faculty member will be responsible for teaching human and social services courses and providing academic advising to HMS majors.

Job Duties:

• 15 credit hours of teaching per semester (primarily online connected learning courses)
  
• Academic/transfer advising
  
• Fulfill other full-time faculty responsibilities
  
• Assist program coordinator with completion of program-specific reporting/clinical placement
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum two years work experience in the human and social services field.
  
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, ability to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  
• Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word).
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline OR master’s degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline.
  * Concentration within doctorate or master’s degree can be met via a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline (Social Work/Human Services/Counseling) or a combination of graduate hours in coursework closely related to the teaching discipline sufficient to demonstrate knowledge appropriate to the course(s) being taught, plus 2 years of experience in the social work/human services field.
  
• Previous experience in a community college setting
  
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (such as Blackboard, Canvas, etc.)
  
• Significant teaching experience, particularly at the college level
  
• Strong dedication to enhancing student learning and achievement.
  
• Experience in academic advising and supporting student success.
  
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and teaching methods is highly valued.
  

Additional Skills Requested:

Familiar with local community resources and non-profit agencies

**Applicants selected for an interview will be required to give a short (approximately 15 minutes) teaching demonstration on the topic to be determined prior to the interview.

10-month faculty contracts span the academic year, typically from August to May, with no course assignments during June and July. Although the contract covers 10 months, the salary is spread over 12 months, ensuring a consistent monthly salary.

Benefits are provided year-round.

Renewal of the contract depends on factors such as student enrollment and available funding.

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.