Social and Human Services Clinical Education Coordinator

Forsyth Technical Comunity Clg; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem seeks a Social and Human Services Clinical Education Coordinator to support student success from recruitment through graduation. You will design and implement engaging instructional activities, assess learning, and maintain records while coordinating fieldwork and supervising students across campuses.

The role requires a master’s degree in a human services field, teaching experience, and willingness to teach varied modalities (face-to-face, online).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, gerontology or a human services-related field with at least 18 graduate hours in the area of specialty.
• Successful teaching experience.
• Willingness to learn and use distance learning technologies.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of the community college.
• Meet minimum SACS criteria and other credentialing requirements for teaching.
• Willingness to teach face-to-face, online asynchronous, and online synchronous classes.
• Willingness and ability to travel and teach at multiple campuses or offsite locations.
• Flexibility to teach morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend classes.
• Experience with assessment and continuous improvement.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Teach assignments as recommended by the Program Coordinator and Department Chair and approved by the Dean.
• Design inclusive instructional activities and maximize equitable student outcomes.
• Maintain college records including attendance and grades.
• Assess student learning using appropriate modalities and LMS tools.
• Develop and update course descriptions, objectives, and syllabi.
• Engage in curriculum and program development and participate in field-related activities.
• Coordinate and oversee fieldwork placements and supervision as needed.
• Contribute to student success and engage with support services.

Skills

Teaching experience

Distance learning

Assessment design

Flexible scheduling

Office/Google Workspace

Education

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, gerontology or human services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Social and Human Services Clinical Education Coordinator

Job Title Social and Human Services Clinical Education Coordinator

Posting Number 2948

Job Schedule Full Time

Job Shift Day, Evening, Varied

OCR Code / Classification 2 - Instructor - Faculty

Min Salary $

Max Salary $

Work Location

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Education Coordinator will be a member of a team that supports student achievement and success from recruitment through graduation and beyond, advancing personal empowerment, workforce outcomes, and transformed communities. Conducts college courses at appropriate quality for undergraduate students as assigned by the Program Coordinator and Department Chair and approved by the Dean. Facilitates the learning process by designing and implementing appropriate, meaningful and equitable instructional activities, and by drawing from the scholarships of teaching and learning and cultivating a supportive learning environment that allows students to think critically and experiment. Evaluates student learning by creating and implementing well-designed assessment tools. Additionally, participates in curriculum development, mentoring of students, helps students connect with academic and non-academic supports services as needed, and engages in institutional service, professional development, and other duties assigned by the Program Coordinator and Department Chair. This role also keeps accurate records pertaining to students and adheres to all institutional policies and procedures.

Required: You must possess the following

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, gerontology or a human services-related field with at least 18 graduate hours in the area of specialty
• NOTE : Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a US Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC .
• Successful teaching experience
• Willingness to learn and use distance learning technologies
• Understanding of and commitment to the unique mission and role of the Community College
• Meet minimum SACS criteria and the minimum criteria of other pertinent accrediting, licensing, and credentialing agencies in the area of teaching assignment
• Willingness and ability to teach face-to-face classes, online asynchronous, and online synchronous classes
• Willingness and ability to travel and work at multiple campuses or offsite locations as necessary, including teaching high school students at the high schools as needed
• Flexibility to teach morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend classes as needed
• Understanding of assessment and continuous improvement
• Experience with appropriate technology including Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, spreadsheets, presentation and collaboration apps and software

Preferred:

• Clinical licensure (i.e., LCSW , LCMHC )
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Direct field experience in courses that will be taught
• Professional practice experience in a human services setting
• Experience in field education, clinical coordination, or providing clinical supervision to students or entry-level human services professionals
• Experience and credentials to supervise students preparing for careers in addictions, including current credentials from the North Carolina Additions Specialist Professional Practice Board ( NCASPPB ), specifically Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist ( LCAS ) and Certified Clinical Supervisor ( CCS )
• Experience designing college courses and programs and/or entry-level career pathways
• Establish relationships with human service agencies in the Triad region

Under the leadership and approval of the Dean and Vice President the following Essential Duties and Responsibilities will be assigned (other duties may be assigned):

Teaching and Learning

• Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended by the Program Coordinator and Department Chair and approved by the Dean
• Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing inclusive instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful and that maximize equitable student outcomes
• Adhere to the departmental course guidelines and ensure that content includes program, state, and SACSCOC -approved competencies
• Assume responsibility for accurately maintaining all required college records, including attendance and grade reports
• Compile resources of specialized materials for outside reading assignments
• Assess student learning using appropriate modalities
• Appropriately utilize learning management system tools as required by the college and/or department
• Maintain, review, and update course descriptions, objectives, and syllabi for courses of instruction
• Incorporate inclusive content and work to eliminate discriminatory and exclusionary content from curriculum
• Intentionally design learning experiences that extend beyond facilitating classroom instruction and assist students in achieving course, program, and degree outcomes
• Make recommendations to Department Chair for selection of supplies, equipment, equipment repairs, textbooks for courses of study, and the scheduling of classroom and laboratory facilities
• Embrace Forsyth Tech’s mission, vision, statement, and core values

Fieldwork Excellence

Student Success

• Proactively connect with students to provide mentoring and coaching to achieve academic and career goals
• Contribute to student success as a part of the care team for each student
• Provide practical suggestions to students to improve academic performance
• Encourage students to discuss and share academic problems and brainstorm solutions
• Support students by listening to concerns, providing moral support, identifying and addressing problems, and connecting with support services
• Learn, utilize and maintain proficiency with program requirements and tools, including the college’s student success portal, computer information system, and learning management systems among others
• Attend training sessions, workshops, conferences and professional meetings
• Maintain appropriate student hours in accordance with school policies
• Participate in departmental activities related to revising and updating the program(s) and the development of new courses in the area of expertise
• Engage in curriculum and program development that incorporates current educational theories and research
• Enhance student academic success initiatives to improve completion, retention, and equity of success in instructional areas of the college

Contributions to Community

• Work as part of a cohesive, innovative, and high-performing team
• Serve on action teams, councils, and other college work groups as required
• Make constructive contributions to the shared vision of the college by engaging in work groups and shared leadership across campus
• Actively participate in student recruitment, engagement, retention, and completion efforts
• Maintain contact with specialized vocations where applicable
• Pursue public relations opportunities and use these to promote the college and the department
• Assist in planning and conducting advisory committee and/or business leadership team meetings
• Represent the college and program at recruiting events as needed
• Understand the strengths and growth opportunities of the communities that the college serves
• Responsible for working with the College’s Educational Partnerships team to recruit students into programs within their divisions

Continuous Development

• Develop a professional development plan for approval by the supervisor and participate in those professional development activities that are approved
• Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for position
• Maintain membership and participation in professional organizations
• Pursue continuous improvement in the areas of subject matter expertise; teaching and learning; the use of educational technology;; and other areas related to the strategic goals of the college
• Read professional literature to remain informed of the latest research aligned with their work and connected to higher education
• Keep abreast of current technology required by the college

Leadership and Supervision

• Provide leadership to grow and expand program
• As assigned, lead efforts in recruitment, interviewing, and training part-time clinical faculty
• As assigned, coach and provide ongoing performance feedback to part-time clinical faculty, set realistic and measurable performance goals and ensure employees have appropriate professional development opportunities
• As assigned, supervise and evaluate part-time faculty or team members in collaboration with program coordinator and department chair
• Assume responsibility for the implementation, quality, and continuous improvement of Social and Human Services fieldwork options and courses, as recommended by the Program Coordinator and Department Chair and approved by the Dean

• Oversee instructors assigned by the Program Coordinator to teach fieldwork courses. Follow up with them regularly to provide guidance, address concerns, and ensure fieldwork courses are delivered consistently and effectively
• Facilitate fieldwork learning by designing and implementing inclusive, meaningful instructional activities that promote equitable student outcomes
• Adhere to departmental course guidelines and ensure that course content aligns with program, state, and SACSCOC -approved competencies
• Accurately maintain all required college records for fieldwork courses, including attendance, grade reports, onboarding documents, agency agreements, timesheets, and site visit documentation
• Oversee the entry, accuracy, and completeness of student and agency documentation in the ALCEA database
• Assess and evaluate students’ fieldwork learning using appropriate methods and modalities
• Use the learning management system and synchronous, asynchronous, multimodal, and other assigned technology tools in accordance with college, department, and program expectations
• Maintain, review, and update fieldwork course descriptions, objectives, and syllabi
• Incorporate inclusive content and work to identify and eliminate discriminatory or exclusionary content from the curriculum
• Intentionally design learning experiences that extend beyond classroom instruction and help students achieve course, program, and degree outcomes
• Develop and communicate to the Program Coordinator a growth strategy for community partnerships. Build and maintain relationships with human service agencies and providers across the Triad to support student field placements
• Identify and recruit new agency partners, and oversee the development, execution, and renewal of affiliation agreements and contracts with new and existing agencies
• Complete site visits with placement agencies to monitor student progress, support site supervisors, and ensure placements meet program expectations
• Identify students who are eligible and ready for fieldwork by reviewing academic progress, prerequisites, and placement requirements
• Oversee the placement match process for fieldwork students across all program pathways, aligning student goals, readiness, and requirements with appropriate agency sites
• Coordinate and complete the onboarding process for students entering field placements. Establish and maintain a system for tracking students’ onboarding and completion of placement requirements, maintain the onboarding timeline, and report progress as directed by the Program Coordinator and Department Chair and approved by the Dean
• Schedule and lead fieldwork information sessions each semester (in person, synchronous, multimodal, and through other available technology) to inform all Social and Human Services students of field placement options, eligibility, and procedures
• Actively help students navigate the field placement process by providing instruction, coaching, and direct and indirect support that prepares them to explore, register for, and participate in field placements
• Monitor student performance in field placements and intervene appropriately when concerns arise, including developing, implementing, and following up on student improvement plans in collaboration with site supervisors, fieldwork instructors, and the Program Coordinator
• Communicate regularly with the Program Coordinator, Department Chair, and/or Dean, as requested, about the growth, planning, and implementation of the fieldwork component of the Social and Human Services curriculum

Build a Culture of Belonging

• Foster an environment that values and respects the varied perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of students, staff, and faculty
• Commit to creating learning experiences and opportunities that are accessible and welcoming to all individuals
• Promote a culture of collaboration and mutual respect, encouraging contributions from individuals of all walks of life
• Ensure that curriculum and teaching practices reflect a broad range of voices, histories, and ideas, enriching the educational experience for all

All roles include additional duties not captured in the job description, and responsibilities may evolve in response to future innovations, including emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and new models of work

At Forsyth Tech we cultivate a culture of belonging where every member – students, staff, and faculty – are valued, respected, accepted and encouraged to be our true and authentic self and the voice of our unique characteristics and experiences

Physical Demands

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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, cameras, phones, and other electronic equipment
• The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others
• The employee may need to move around the office and/or campus to attend meetings and classes and access files, machinery, or other job-related tools
• The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools, or paperwork weighing up to 25 pounds
• The employee may need to reach, stoop, kneel, or crouch to adjust or collect equipment and supplies
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• The employee may need to travel occasionally within the local county area and navigate the terrain and environments of professional work sites
• The employee may need stamina to occasionally work longer than an eight-hour workday

Open Date 10/26/2026

Close Date 11/25/2026

Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a master’s degree in social work, counseling, gerontology or a human services-related field with at least 18 graduate hours in the area of specialty?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have successful teaching experience?
  • Yes
  • No