Adjunct Behavioral and Mental Health Instructor

Adjunct Behavioral and Mental Health Instructor

Location

Sullivan Health Center 2300 N Career Ave Sioux Falls, SD, SD

Job Type

Adjunct Instructor

Job Number

00376

Division

Academic Affairs

Opening Date

10/26/2026

Closing Date

1/29/2027 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the development and teaching of curriculum for the Behavioral and Mental Health Technician Program. This Associate Degree program equips students with skills to contribute to the growing human services field, including behavioral health and addiction care. This position coordinates, instructs, and evaluates students to prepare them for entry-level positions in the behavioral and mental health field. This position continually assesses and enhances course content to meet Southeast Technical Colleges educational requirements, the rules and regulations of its accrediting bodies, and the most current industry standards. For more information regarding this position, please reach out to the hiring manager, Deb Letcher, at 605-367-5691.

Essential Functions

• Develop and teach relevant curriculum that provides classroom theory and laboratory application and prepares students for entry-level positions in the field.
• Facilitate class instruction in accordance with learning objectives and session plan outlines specified by STC.
• Teach the course in ways and methods that engage student learning.
• Establish a positive student learning environment that promotes retention, accountability, diversity, equity, excellence, innovation, collaboration, dignity, self-respect, safety, student success and personal and professional growth.
• Select and compile tests, assignments and/or online discussion exercises that permit measurement of performance relative to standardized learning objectives.
• Evaluate student performance by administering evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics.
• Respond promptly to student grade determination by reporting assignments, discussion board exercises, exams, and course completion through the learning management system.
• Develop and manage syllabus materials.
• Coordinate courseware and curriculum with the BHT Program Director and Associate Dean of Curriculum and Instruction.
• Adhere to protocol guidelines for participation in online learning as determined by the course.
• Review textbook and courseware changes with the BHT Program Director and Associate Dean of Curriculum and Instruction.
• Maintain current knowledge in course content through professional development activities.
• Understand and utilize best practices in face-to-face, online, and blended instruction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related Health Care field, Master's Degree preferred
• Experience: Three years of full-time employment (at least 35 hours per week) work experience in related health care field required
• Prior experience in post-secondary teaching preferred
• Knowledge of HIPAA and FERPA
• Other requirements:
• Computer skills: Ability to use email systems, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Encourage change and innovative ideas within the organization and assist employees who may need help with adjusting to any changes that occur.
• Communication: ability to actively listen and to effectively communicate with others through written and oral communication
• Leadership: ability to make decisions, delegate tasks, be innovative, negotiate, problem solve, build teams through coaching and development, resolve conflicts, hold yourself and other accountable, and work under pressure.
• Diversity oriented: Ability to collaborate effectively with people regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, or job type.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

General office environment and sonographic exam room with standard office and sonographic equipment available. Lighting and temperature are adequate. Moderate noise levels typical of an office environment due to staff/student conversations and office equipment. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions when traveling to other locations.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer Southeast Technical College

Address 2320 N Career Ave

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57107

Phone 6053674625

Website http://www.southeasttech.edu