Human Services/Behavioral Health Instructor (Full-Time, Visiting Faculty)

Southwestern-Oregon-Community-College; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwestern Oregon Community College seeks a full‑time Visiting Faculty member to teach Human Services/Behavioral Health and related psychology courses in Coos and Curry Counties. The position supports instruction for the Winter 2026–27 term and collaborates with the Instruction team to align courses with industry standards.

Responsibilities include delivering diverse coursework, advising students, serving on committees, and contributing to curriculum development and program growth.

Qualifications

• Mastery of the subject area and ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learners.
• Experience teaching human services/behavioral health or psychology coursework.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum development and program alignment with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of human services/behavioral health and psychology classes.
• Deliver instructional information to groups/individuals using varied methodologies.
• Engage in curriculum development and advisory committee work.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical social work experience

Written communication

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or closely related field

Job description

To teach human services/behavioral health and psychology courses as assigned and to provide suitable instruction to other programs and transfer students.

This position is open until filled. This position is for the winter Term of the 2026-2027 Academic Year (Jan. 2027).

Instruction (80% of Time)

1. Teach a range of human services/behavioral health and psychology classes, which may include motivational interviewing, group counseling, ethics and law, case management, and may include psychology courses such as life span development, introduction to abnormal psychology, human sexuality, and drugs and behavior.
2. Teach course information to students in groups and individually using instructional methodology appropriate to the audience and to the subject (e.g. lecture, demonstration, group discussion, technology-enhanced delivery, computer-assisted delivery, and distance delivery). Must be able to explain and deliver materials in a variety of ways to meet the needs of a broad range of learning abilities.
3. Curriculum development and modification by working with the Human Services/Behavioral Health Advisory Committee, Instructional Dean and other department faculty members in developing or modifying course content, course objectives, standards and instructional methods, degree and certificate programs to ensure that coursework remains aligned with industry standards.

Other Institutional Duties (20% of Time)

1. Demonstrate continued professional growth by staying current in and expanding knowledge of subject area(s) and teaching techniques through a plan of professional development. Attend conferences and professional meetings.
2. Participate in committees and other institutional duties as described in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
3. This position may advise students as assigned. In this case, the faculty will meet with advisees at least once each term to assist students in determining goals, inform students of program and degree requirements, review student schedules and progress, and refer students to needed services. The faculty will maintain records of advising sessions to include dates of meetings, student major or goals, student progress, and other pertinent information.
4. All faculty are expected to participate in and provide information necessary for the recruitment and retention of students into their programs, the marketing of courses, programs, and the college. This may include travel and working with students and faculty in high schools, colleges and other institutions, and public and private agencies.
5. Support College leadership in developing departmental goals and objectives as part of the institution’s continuous improvement cycle; this includes participating in the college wide accreditation process by preforming departmental planning, assessment, and improvement to meet core theme objectives and contribute to mission fulfillment.
6. Attend student convocation ceremony at the end of each academic year.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology or closely related field.

A minimum of two (2) years teaching experience.

Experience in clinical social work and/or counseling (1-2 years)

Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Mastery of the subject area at a sufficient level to instruct and coach students in the knowledge, skills and attitudes requisite for success in the courses and programs at Southwestern. Ability to evaluate student programs both empirically and holistically and to prescribe and develop curriculum materials for individuals and classes.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn teaching methods to instruct students of a variety of ages, backgrounds and learning abilities. Ability to adapt to various audiences, to find various explanations and to facilitate various learning styles.
• Ability to work with and cooperate with college faculty and staff at all levels, as a team member with the Vice President of Instruction, Instructional Dean, other faculty, staff, and related industry/businesses in developing course content, objectives, standards, program curriculum, grading and instructional methods.
• The ability to communicate effectively in writing using the English language with or without the use of auxiliary aids of services.
• A level of computer literacy sufficient to use software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to produce correspondence, document, and reports as required by the position and the ability to access student information for the purpose of advising and keeping student records.
• Willingness to travel and/or teach/coach at various hours as required.
• Ability to plan, organize, and carry out activities independently. Possess strong time management skills to support efficient work production and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform data entry and access various files in college-wide information system, word processing, and spreadsheet applications. Exhibit a high level of computer literacy, sufficient to use software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to produce correspondence, documents, brochures, flyers, and reports. Accuracy in database management essential. A comfort level with advising using video and online technology a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants for this position possessing one or more of the following knowledge, skills and abilities will receive preferred consideration through the selection process:

• Completed coursework, internship, or direct work experience in addiction/substance use disorder treatment.
• Experience in clinical social work and/or counseling with preference for CADC III credential or experience (1-2 years) working with addiction issues.
• Teaching experience at the college level or the equivalent.
• Experience teaching Human Services/Behavioral Health, including CACD or QMHA-R aligned coursework and classes in interviewing, case management, crisis intervention
• Demonstrated learning and success in adult instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and professionally in areas of instruction, course and curriculum development.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students with a wide range of ages, backgrounds and academic preparedness.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring students.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES

None

JOB DETAILS

JOB TITLE: Human Services/Behavioral Health Faculty

LOCATION: Coos and Curry Counties

FTE: Full-Time

TERM: 10-month/175 days, Per Federation Contract

DEPARTMENT: Instruction

SALARY SCHEDULE AND INITIAL PLACEMENT: Per Federation Contract

EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Enclosed

REPORTS TO: Dean of Instruction

CLASSIFICATION: Visiting Faculty Position

REVISION DATE: July 2026

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the faculty union contract and administrative procedures.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in administrative policies and procedures or collective bargaining agreements (as applicable). For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement.

The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Southwestern.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
• For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

NON-DISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 511. Phone [phone] or TDD 541-888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate Manager.

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