Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor of Social Work

Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor of Social Work

Faculty

Shiprock Campus

Duty Schedule:

M-F

Summary/Objective of Position:

Teach courses in social work or related field. Contribute to the school of Business and Social Sciences and the College.

Description of Essential Functions of the Position

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this list in intended to e an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserve the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Instruction and curriculum. Times, days, and site(s) for teaching of courses vary and mode of delivery may include distance education and online. As a multisite college faculty may be required to teach at satellite centers. Assessment of courses and programs, academic advising and mentoring. Service on committees, Service to the College through student organization advising, service learning, disappearing task force, etc.,Other assignments such as grant management, research, or specific academic endeavors. Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Minimum:

For reaching of 100-200 level courses: Minimum of a master degree in the respective discipline with minimum coursework of 24 credit hours of upper division and/or graduate credit in the discipline to be taught.

For teaching of 300-400 level courses: Minimum of a masters' degree with all but dissertation (abd) attained in the respective disciplines with a minimum of 24 credit hours of upper division and/or graduate credit in the discipline to be taught with demonstration of extensive or specialized discipline knowledge. (PPPM 400.12.rev.02.09)

Minimum standards for Special Diné Scholars Credentials include rigorous testing validation, verification, special certification, specialized clinical experience or expertise through wide critical and public recognition. (PPPM 400.12)

Abilities:

1. A faculty is expected to have a high degree of proficiency in computer software used to support the administration of higher education. Software use include but is not limited to general office functions such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet services. In addition, a faculty is expected to utilize academic-specific programs for course delivery (Face-to-face, synchronous, and asynchronous), and course maintenance (Such as grade submissions, posting of syllabus, etc.)
2. As noted, the College has multiple sites: a faculty may be required to travel to and teach at any site.

Other Requirement(s):

Pre-Employment policies as indicated in the Diné College Personnel Policies and Procedures Manuel, 300.01, Section F. for background verification, and 400.04, Section H.1., for substance abuse prevention. Upon hiring, sixty (60) workdays probationary period from the start of employment.

During the probationary period the new faculty member will be issued two successive semesters faculty contract. The faculty:
1. Shall have no property rights or expectations of renewal or retention upon expiration of each instructor contract.
2. Will be evaluated for effectiveness by their supervisor prior to a notification for renewal of contract.
3. Will be informed of reasons for non-renewal; and
4. Will not have any grievance rights in the event the appropriate Academic Dean recommends non-renewal of the faculty contract. (PPPM 400.11)
5. Every faculty shall be credentialed.