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Academic Coordinator/Faculty Full-Time—Human Services

Employer
Prince George's Community College
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Feb 4, 2022
Job Vacancy Announcement

Position Information

Position Title

Academic Coordinator/Faculty Full-Time—Human Services

Position Type

Faculty

Department

Social Sciences

FLSA

Exempt

Union/Non Union

Non Union

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Grade

...

Salary Range

Hiring Salary Range

Salary Commensurate with Education and Experience

Fixed Term/Tenure Track (Faculty Only)

Tenure Track

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Job Description Summary

Prince George’s Community College invites applications for a full-time, continuing tenure-track faculty position in Human Services beginning in Fall 2022. The candidate who is hired for this position will also serve as the Academic Coordinator of the Human Services, A.A.S. program. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to high-quality undergraduate education. The search committee will give preference to candidates who have expertise in teaching in various modalities (i.e. face-to-face, asynchronous online, and/or synchronous remote) at the college level in the field of Human Services.

Continuing tenure-track faculty are hired on a 2-year conditional track. Upon successful performance and evaluation, the hire may continue towards tenure track, and is renewable each year for two years.

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Master’s Degree or ABD with a minimum of 30 graduate credits in Human Services, Social Work, and/or Counseling;
  2. Human Services Board-Certified Practitioner or equivalent certification;
  3. Teaching experience (preferably at the college level) in a Human Services-related discipline.


Criteria

The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be invited for an interview. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process. A Resume/CV and cover letter are required with the application. Please ensure that your documents address the criteria listed below for this position. It is expected that candidates may not have expertise in all the criteria.
  1. Extent and relevance of graduate educational preparation to anticipated teaching assignments.
  2. Extensive knowledge of the academic programs, pathways, and resources available to students at Prince George’s Community College.
  3. Evidence of the ability to assess and enhance the curriculum within the Human Services, A.A.S. program, to develop relationships with Human Services agencies that will provide students with internships, and supervise adjunct faculty.
  4. Evidence of knowledge of and experience with employing a variety of instructional methods and techniques, including instructional technology and alternative approaches to accommodate different student learning styles.
  5. Evidence of the ability to effectively teach Human Services and Therapeutic Counseling courses.
  6. Relevance of non-teaching professional experience to anticipated teaching assignments.
  7. Evidence of quality teaching, including faculty evaluation scores and ratings, teaching awards earned, courses designed, developed, and/or revised, etc.
  8. Evidence of knowledge of and experience in employing a variety of instructional methods and techniques, including instructional technology and alternative approaches to accommodate different student learning preferences.
  9. Evidence of currency in the professional discipline through continuing education, professional development, and/or scholarly activity.
  10. Evidence of ability to teach effectively within, and contribute positively to, a diverse, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural student population and campus environment.
  11. Evidence of ability to successfully teach face-to-face, asynchronous online, and synchronous remote course sections.


Candidates for teaching positions who are invited for an interview will be asked to demonstrate their teaching effectiveness in a simulated classroom laboratory, or other relevant pedagogical situation, the conditions of which will be determined in advance and shared with all candidates prior to the interview. In addition to the criteria listed below, other information gained from and observations made during the interview process, including the review committee’s assessment of simulated teaching performance, may be considered in selecting candidates to be recommended for appointment.

Job Requirements

  1. Degree from an accredited institution.
  2. Documentation of experience and performance requirement.
  3. Unofficial transcripts must accompany applications for teaching positions. Before an applicant can be recommended for hire, he/she must have an unofficial transcript on file with the college. Official transcripts of academic work required upon an offer of employment.
  4. Letters of reference must be job related and dated within the past three years. At least three letters should be included with the application.
  5. Ability to effectively communicate in spoken and written standard English.
  6. As required by the 1985 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a United States citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
  7. Ability and willingness to teach in face-to-face, synchronous remote and asynchronous online formats during days and/or evenings, as well as the ability and willingness to teach at different sites.


Is Background Check Required?

Yes

Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or directly engaging with minor children on campus?

No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

PGCC175711/12

Open Date

02/04/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Background Check Statement

Prince George’s Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. PGCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, education verification, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Prince George’s Community College values the safety of its students, faculty, and staff. As part of that commitment, the College has announced effective October 21, 2021, all students, faculty, and staff must be vaccinated against COVID -19 or tested for the virus weekly. As a prospective or new employee, you will be required to comply with this mandate and all the necessary safety protocols, including wearing a mask. Please direct your questions related to the vaccination, testing, mask mandates, and requirements for exemptions to VMPO@pgcc.edu .

Application Status ; you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.

First consideration will be given to candidates whose applications are complete by February 18, 2022, although we will accept applications until the position is filled.
Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Which of the following best describes your level of completed education? (Education details must be included in your application.)
    • Master's Degree or above from an accredited college/university
    • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university
    • Associate's Degree from an accredited college/university
    • One to two years of college credit (30 credit hours is equivalent to one year)
    • Less than 30 credits from an accredited college/university
    • High School Diploma or GED
    • None of the above
  2. * Briefly describe your teaching experience in a discipline within the Social Sciences Department (i.e., History, Geography, Political Science, Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, and Academic Enrichment).

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • HERC
    • HigherEd Jobs
    • Hispanic Outlook
    • Indeed
    • Personal Referral
    • PGCC Website
    • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
    • The Chronicle of Higher Ed
    • The Washington Post
    • Other: Please indicate below
    • Educause
  4. How did you hear about this employment opportunity? If you selected 'Other' please indicate source:

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Transcripts
  2. Letter of Recommendation 1
  3. Letter of Recommendation 2
  4. Curriculum Vitae
  5. Other


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