Instructor Human Development (Part-Time)

For best consideration, please submit application materials by May 31, 2026. Job Summary Provides engaging, inclusive, quality instruction in Human Development courses that support student learning, persistence, and personal, academic, and career development. Helps students build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to navigate college systems, strengthen college success habits, clarify goals, and connect their education to future pathways. Creates a supportive learning environment for a diverse community college student population in the classroom. Essential Duties Instructs students in a classroom, online, or other setting as appropriate. Provides student support before and/or after class through office hours or other approved communication methods, as facilities and schedules permit. Prepares, distributes, and uses instructional materials, including syllabi, learning activities, course materials, instructional media, and other supports as appropriate; incorporates relevant instructional and classroom technologies into teaching and learning. Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives; prepares clear objectives for students each course. Maintains and revises curriculum to maintain currency. Supports students in developing the skills needed to navigate course technologies, college systems, and relevant campus resources appropriate to the assigned course(s). Promotes participation, reflection, skill development, and application of course concepts using active, engaging, and student-centered instructional practices. Creates and sustains an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environment that reflects sensitivity to and support for the diverse backgrounds, identities, experiences, and needs of students. Maintains classroom, laboratory, and departmental equipment and provides for the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate. Convenes classes on time and as scheduled. Maintains evaluation and grading records for assigned students; enters grades and provides all necessary documentation for incompletes within established College timelines. Ensures and emphasizes safe working and classroom conditions and practices. Additional Duties May participate in professional development activities. May attend in-service sessions and division meetings. May direct aides and work-study students as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in counseling, psychology (counseling, clinical, school, applied, or educational), social work, applied behavioral science, or education OR Master's degree and 24 graduate-credit hours in counseling, psychology (counseling, clinical, school, applied, or educational), social work, applied behavioral science, or education. Preferred Qualifications College-level teaching experience, preferably in Human Development, college success, career exploration, counseling-related, or student development coursework Experience supporting culturally and linguistically diverse students and helping students navigate college expectations in accessible, supportive ways Experience instructing and/or working with high school students Experience teaching students with varied levels of academic preparation, confidence, and familiarity with college systems Experience using active, inclusive, and high-engagement teaching practices that support student success and persistence Experience helping students connect academic, career, and personal goals Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of and experience with high-engagement learning strategies, college success concepts, career and major exploration, academic planning, and foundational digital literacy Ability to support students in navigating college systems and resources, setting goals, developing decision-making and communication skills, and connecting academic experiences to career pathways Ability to create an inclusive, supportive learning environment for a diverse community college student population Working Conditions Work is typically performed in a normal office environment and a classroom setting. Salary Placement Initial salary placement for Instructional Load Credit (ILC) Instructors will be based on applicable education and/or years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Initial salary placement for all other newly hired instructors will be at Level 1. Please include all relevant education and full and part-time experience (including unpaid and volunteer experience) in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.