Faculty, Human Services

Inside Higher Ed; Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An accredited educational institution is seeking a full-time Faculty member in Human Services in Wausau, Wisconsin. The role involves delivering high-quality instruction and overseeing the Human Services program. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and have relevant teaching experience. This position offers a collaborative environment focused on student success. Start date is January 2026 with duties beginning in the Spring semester.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• Minimum of two years of relevant occupational experience.
• Preferred experience in teaching diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach and model professional boundaries and self-care strategies.
• Develop and maintain course materials and curricula.
• Assess and evaluate student performance and provide feedback.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical skills

Customer service skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Overview

Northcentral Technical College (NTC) invites applications for the full-time Faculty, Human Services position. The faculty supports NTC’s Human Services and Substance Use Disorder Counseling programs by delivering high-quality instruction and fostering student success. The role includes teaching courses, developing and maintaining course materials, and aligning instruction with program objectives and evaluation procedures. The position is 40 weeks per academic year, with collaboration, professional development, and support for college initiatives to enhance learning and achieve program goals. This is an in-person position located on campus in Wausau, Wisconsin. The start date is January 2026, with teaching duties beginning in the Spring 2026 semester. Applications must be submitted by 12:01 a.m., September 08, 2025.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning through engaging instructional strategies and methodologies across in-person, online, hybrid, and out-of-class activities, and mentor students and peers.
• Adhere to NTC’s academic calendar, Student Connect hours, teaching assignments, post and maintain office hours, and conduct assigned classes for the scheduled length of time in accordance with the faculty contract.
• Assess and evaluate student performance by providing timely feedback and grades, maintaining accurate student records, attendance, and lab/clinical evaluations, in compliance with privacy laws, such as FERPA.
• Develop and maintain course materials including outcome summaries, learning plans, Performance Assessment Tasks (PATs), syllabi, and online Learning Management System templates in the approved College format within designated timelines.
• Select and utilize appropriate learning materials and resources including textbooks, library resources, equipment, and supplies to enhance learning.
• Review, revise, and create curriculum in accordance with NTC academic standards and expectations.
• Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a new or modified course/certificate/program.
• Stay current with evolving learner needs and educational trends.
• Provide written evaluations upon the student’s request.

Specific Instructional Program Duties

• Integrate trauma-informed care, cultural competency, ethics, and evidence-based practices into all aspects of teaching and student engagement.
• Teach and model appropriate professional boundaries and self-care strategies applicable to human services and substance use counseling work.
• Supervise and mentor students during fieldwork and internship placements.
• Assist with securing, maintaining, and evaluating field placement sites and fostering relationships with community agencies and service providers.
• Incorporate case management principles, motivational interviewing, group facilitation, assessment and diagnosis, and treatment planning into curriculum delivery.
• Ensure student readiness for licensing or credentialing pathways as applicable.
• Support students in meeting field experience documentation, clinical hour requirements, and reflective practice expectations.
• Utilize different technologies, both hardware and software, located in the helping skills lab.

College/Program Area Support

• Maintain program documentation as required by accreditation, program, or clinical site standards, if applicable.
• Coordinate with instructional support services to address student accommodation and modification needs, fostering an inclusive learning environment for diverse learners.
• Engage and participate in faculty development training, professional day activities, college in-service events, commencement, team time, and other designated college activities.
• Assist in onboarding and orientating new full-time, part-time, adjunct faculty, and other employees within the program or content area.
• Actively participate in institutional advisory and program team and committee meetings.
• Attend College Open Houses (on-campus and off-campus) to assist with student recruitment and support Student Services activities.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with business and industry partners, community organizations, and K-12 partners to strengthen program connections.
• Assist, participate, support, and carry out all duties as assigned.

Professional Development

• Maintain Wisconsin Technical College (WTCS)/Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS) and Higher Learning Commission qualifications and meet requirements, accreditation or licensing standards, as applicable to program areas.
• Maintain professional certifications, licensures, and credentials as required by the specific program area.
• Remain up-to-date professionally in the area of content expertise and the teaching profession.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.

Experience: 2 Years

• Occupational instructors must have a minimum of two years (4,000 hours) full-time or equivalent demonstrated relevant occupational experience, one of which must be within the last five years.
• May waive the occupational experience of one year within the last five years if the candidate has two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the last five years.
• NTC will determine whether applicants meet the credentialing requirements of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), applicable accreditation standards, and/or occupational licensing standards. These requirements must be met at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment, where applicable to the position.
• Experience in teaching and working with diverse populations is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Language Skills: Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret complex documents; present topics to internal and external individuals of all levels.
• Math Skills: Ability to perform and work complex calculations, make comparisons, interpret and provide logical explanations to others.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions to critically create resolutions; interpret instructions in mathematical or diagram form with abstract and concrete variables.
• Technical Skills: Ability to perform complex operations in a variety of job-specific systems, understand functionality to apply advanced functions, manage/customize and create calculations with data.
• Customer Service Skills: Ability to understand complex concerns and formulate solutions; communicate professionally with various audiences in different situations.
• Other Requirements: SAC (Substance Abuse Counselor) or CSAC (Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor) credential is preferred but not required.

Physical and Work Environment

• Physical Requirements: Carrying/Lifting 10-25 lbs: N/A; Carrying/Lifting 25-50 lbs: N/A; Carrying/Lifting >50 lbs: N/A; Sitting: High; Standing/Walking/Climbing: Low; Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: Low; Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: Low; Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder: N/A
• Work Environment: Indoor/Office Work Environment: High; Outdoor Weather Conditions: N/A; Irritated or Agitated Individuals: Low; Hostile or Violent Individuals: N/A; Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals: N/A; Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA): N/A; Work-Related Travel: Low; Smell Requirement: N/A; Specific Vision: High; Hearing: High; Taste: N/A

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Online Audio and Video Media