Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title Clinical Instructor Position Number 612005 Appointment Type Permanent - Full Time Tenure Track No FTE .75 = 30 hours/week, 12 months If time limited, duration date Position Overview

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (CBSS) has 10 academic units and approximately 4,000 students. The academic programs include psychology, criminal justice, political science, human sciences, nursing, public health education, public administration, sociology, kinesiology and recreation, and social work at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. This is an EHRA position. This position will serve as a liaison between CBSS and Extended Studies.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Division of Extended Studies (DE) and College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (CBSS) is seeking an individual to fill a 10-month Associate Professor (Clinical Instructor-Distance Education, non-tenure track) position on a fixed term contract beginning Fall 2019.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

In addition to academic advising, this person will also teach two courses online per semester, guide students with online policies and procedures, provide oversight of DE strategic plan for CBSS including transfer initiatives establishing articulation and bilateral agreements and the assessment and evaluation component of institutional effectiveness. Also, the individual will provide instruction in the field most qualified and perform service activities consistent with the needs of the college, the Division of Extended Studies, and the University. The selected candidate will teach online courses at the off-site instructional locations (12 credit hours per year), advance the CBSS presence in distant education (i.e. assist in the development of DE initiatives, travel to distance education instructional sites, coordinate the extended learning initiatives across the college; ensure appropriate training for online faculty, coordinate the implemented offering of QM certified courses) and will provide oversight of the transfer initiatives implemented by coordinators in the 10 academic units. In addition, the candidate will participate in the normal functions of the college. The required knowledge, skills and abilities include advanced technological skills, effective written and interpersonal communication skills, and knowledge and ability to deliver instruction via the Blackboard Learning Management System or similar systems and experience with technology integrated learning environments.

Minimum Education/Experience

Requirements for this position are:
1. Earned Master’s degree in a behavioral or social science discipline
2. Experience with teaching online and face-to-face courses, and experience teaching adult learners;
3. Commitment to advising and working with diverse populations;
4. Experience in coordinating DE initiatives, grants, and/or special projects; and,
5. Professional recommendations evidencing cooperation with colleagues, good character, integrity and attitude.

Preferences for this position:
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in developing and delivering online instruction via Blackboard or other similar Learning Management System and who have experience with technology integrated learning environments and/or alternative instructional technique.

This position requires travel to current and potential distance education sites as required to plan and coordinate initiatives, advise and recruit students as well as provide instruction. Teaching experience, professional experience and record of scholarly activities will be considered.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number EPA01650P Open Date 04/11/2019 Date desired for closing or initial review Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Date Position Available 07/01/2019 Special Instructions to Applicants

Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript and submit to a background investigation.

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
4. Teaching Philosophy
5. Letter of Recommendation 1
6. Letter of Recommendation 2
7. Letter of Recommendation 3

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Writing Sample
3. DD-214 (for Veterans Only)

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