SFCC provides a high-quality, geographically, financially and emotionally accessible education to more than 4,000 students who range from traditional college-age students to adult learners.
The college offers associate of arts, associate of fine arts, associate of science and associate of applied science degrees, professional and skills certificates, and noncredit courses and programs, and workforce development training in a 14-county area in central Missouri with locations in Sedalia, Boonville, Clinton, Eldon, Lake of the Ozarks, Warsaw, at Whiteman Air Force Base, and online.
Position Purpose: Instruct various behavioral health classes in person or via Zoom. Adjunct assignments may include days, evenings or weekends. Format for delivery is in person or web conference.
Reports to: Behavioral Health Support Program Coordinator and the Dean of Health Sciences
The adjunct instructor shall be responsible for: 1. Compliance with industry recognized standards.
2. Ongoing planning, systematic development, implementation and evaluation in relationship to the philosophy and outcome criteria of the BHS program.
3. Clinical and classroom instruction and evaluation of students.
4. Maintaining clinical and educational competencies in area of instructional responsibilities.
5. Maintaining student records per program and institutional policies.
6. Ensuring confidentiality of student records.
7. Participate in professional development pertinent to best-practices in education and appropriately apply concepts to class and clinical.
This position requires web conferenced instruction.
Essential Duties:
Instruct behavioral health courses
Utilize technology (including Canvas and Zoom)
Timely response to student emails within 24 hours via SFCC email
Meet attendance and final grade entry deadlines
ILO/data reporting to Lead Instructor/Program Coordinator as requested
Maintain communication with Lead Instructor and Program Coordinator
Other duties as deemed necessary for the function of the college.
Required to take instructor and web conference training the semester prior to teaching. Lead instructor training may be required.
The person in this position will be responsible for duties related to teaching as an adjunct faculty member. This may include development and instruction of the web conference class along with syllabi, course content, and assessment development.
Demonstrate knowledge of course content.
Assist in assessment process by using approved assessment tools and submitting data.
Give timely feedback within 1 week to students on assignments, quizzes, exams, projects.
Clearly communicate coursework expectations to students.
Assist students with accessing appropriate college resources when needed.
Attend Professional Development In-service events.
Provide appropriate instructional experiences to meet the objectives of the program.
Collaborate with program coordinator and other staff as appropriate regarding student absences, remediation, and other student issues.
Report student attendance, grades and progress reports by published deadlines.
Use appropriate software to report student concerns to increase retention and completion rates. The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Program Coordinator reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in social work or closely related human services field however equivalent work experience in addition to certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Missouri Substance Abuse Certification preferred, but not required.
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in behavioral health. Skills: Ability to communicate verbally via Zoom, over the telephone, and via written and electronic media.
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
Possess a working knowledge of computers as a medium to manage and improve instruction.
Ability to interact with a broad range of people both on and off campus in a positive manner.
Show evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills.
Possess an understanding of the range of needs community college students represent.
Possess a commitment to the philosophy and mission of the community college.
Willingness to improve instruction through professional development including pedagogy and technology. Behaviors:
Exhibit qualities of emotional maturity, genuineness, self-confidence, common sense, judgment, fairness, creativity, discretion, decisiveness, resiliency, adaptability, courage of convictions, tolerance for ambiguity, integrity and trustworthiness, ability to make good, consistent and fair decisions (based on fact and data), ability to work with cross-functional teams and to foster teamwork.
About State Fair Community College
In fall 1968, SFCC opened its doors to 436 students in an interim facility just west of the Missouri State Fairgrounds. Since then, thousands have joined the SFCC family as students, faculty, staff, partners, and community supporters to create a legacy of student centeredness and excellence.Today more than 5,000 students throughout our 14-county service area enroll in classes each year, taking advantage of our small classes, superb educators, beautiful campus, and some of the lowest tuition and fees in the state. Join us today!
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