Faculty - Human Services (Temporary)

About Dutchess Community College:

Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, DCC is part of the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country.  Recently honored among Campus Pride's Top 8 Community Colleges Leading the Way for LGBTQ Inclusion, DCC is dedicated to respecting individuality, embracing diversity and partnering with the community to achieve shared goals. The College welcomes applications from faculty and staff who share and are anxious to support the institution's values of Excellence, Access, Diversity, Collaboration and Accountability, and who are passionate about engaging with both students and the community.

 

Job Description:

Temporary Full-time Positions in Human Services

The Department of Behavioral Sciences at Dutchess Community College invites applications for faculty positions in the Human Services Program primarily conducting field supervision. The opening is a  temporary full-time faculty position with an expected start date in August of 2022.

The Field Supervisor Faculty will be responsible for assisting students in choosing an internship that is appropriate for their plan of study.  They will meet weekly with assigned students to process how the internship is progressing and assist students in connecting theory and practice. This Faculty member would conduct weekly individual conferences with students and be the liaison between the field placement site and the college program; reviewing / evaluating / grading journals, observe student at their placement site, maintaining student records as well as updating forms and manuals yearly and communicate effectively with the Program Chair.  In addition, reviewing student academic plans, attending all required departmental and college meetings and becoming an active participant in the college community would be expected.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with or teaching community college students and to those with an understanding and appreciation of the role of the community college in higher education.  Preferred candidates will also be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of assessment in course and program development.  A commitment to diversity and an understanding of how diversity impacts learning and instruction is strongly preferred.  Additionally, preference is given to those with knowledge or and/or experience with substance abuse treatment.  Ideally, a CASAC credential holder would be desired.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $56,554 - $73,531, and is commensurate with degree level and experience. DCC offers a competitive benefits package. This generous package includes medical, dental and vision, retirement options, paid leave, group life insurance and employee assistance programs.

 

Requirements:

Master's degree in Human Services or related field.

Knowledge and experience in working with clients/consumers/recipients of service a must. 

The candidate needs to be a creative thinker who understands trends in the field and sees themselves as a visionary. 

 

Additional Information:

Faculty positions are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Dutchess Community College and Dutchess United Educators (DUE).

Employment will require a criminal background screening. 

Dutchess Community College is an AA/EOE employer. As part of the State University of New York (SUNY), in its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment, and in support of federal and state anti-discrimination legislation, has adopted a policy to provide an educational and employment environment free from unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.

 

 

 

Application Instructions:

To apply visit sunydutchess.interviewexchange.com

Applicants for this position should submit a current resume and cover letter that clearly states how the candidate fulfills the required and preferred qualifications.  Any materials not listed here should not be included and will not be viewed by the committee.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is fill