Adjunct Social Work Instructor

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Adjunct Social Work Instructor Pay Grade Level F-PT FLSA Exempt Benefits

Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems, YMCA membership, Wellness Program, tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

Department Social Behaviorial Science Campus Location Online/Remote Pay Rate Min Salary $660 per credit Max Salary $857 per credit FTE

0.4

Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Position Type Faculty Job Summary/Basic Function

Bay de Noc Community College is seeking qualified applicants to teach asynchronous online Social Work courses beginning with the Fall semester. Opportunities may exist to teach asynchronous online Sociology courses. Instructors are responsible for establishing and promoting an effective learning environment to maximize student learning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher (or 18 graduate level credits) in Social Work with a minimum of 2 years relevant clinical experience.
• Experience teaching at the college level
• Experience teaching asynchronous online
• Commitment to quality instruction in a learner-centered environment with the goal of consistently improving student success
• Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy
• Ability to provide diverse teaching and learning approaches to diverse student populations
• Demonstrated skill in effective written and oral communications
• Demonstrated literacy in information technology and computer use
• Commitment to value, respect, and provide an equitable learning experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment; standing against discrimination or harassment to educate all students regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or other protected status

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at a community college
• Experience teaching in the Blackboard LMS
• Online teaching certification

Months Per Year 4 Hours Worked Per Week Work Schedule Dependent upon course schedule Supervision Exercised

NA

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Dean of Arts and Sciences

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel requirement

Job Duties

Job Duty

Instruct social work courses offered at Bay College.

Job Duty

Facilitate student learning through the following activities:

• Develop course syllabi that share with students the expectations, standards, policies, and learning objectives of the course.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of assessments of course and program learning outcomes.
• Recognize and respond to different student learning styles and needs, including disability accommodations.
• Develop and use supplementary learning materials, resources, and technology.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

Job Duty

Adhere to the ethical standards of the college, the State of Michigan, the Higher Learning Commission, FERPA and other education regulations.

Job Duty

Provide a safe learning environment

Job Duty

Stay abreast of developments in the field of social work and teaching by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional development opportunities.

Job Duty

Communicate with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders in a professional manner through the use of telephone, email, Zoom, mail, and/or face-to-face communication.

Job Duty

Work with lab assistants, learning assistants, or student workers as needed.

Job Duty

Participate in professional activities such as, but not limited to, curriculum planning, syllabus writing, examination development, textbook selection, program revision, online teaching certification, and outcome assessment.

Job Duty

Any other duties as assigned

Department Information

Contact(s)

Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources

Shena Turan, Human Resources Specialist

Contact Phone/Extension 906-217-4016 Contact Email [email protected] Contact Fax 906-217-1625

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F117P Posting Date 06/04/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings https://careers.baycollege.edu/postings/2928

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Transcript
• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Public Job Posting

• Internal Job Posting

• Agency Referral

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• Website

• Other

• • Do you possess a minimum of a Master's degree?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you possess a minimum of two years' work experience in related field?

• Yes

• No