Human Services Administration - Faculty and Program Chair

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The MH Group

Human Services Administration - Faculty and Program Chair

Boston, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    A successful candidate will be a motivated, enthusiastic, and collaborative individual with excellent communication skills. The candidate will also be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to adapt quickly to change. The College has a small staff, and consequently, team members have a variety of responsibilities and must carry them out in a fast-paced, data-driven, and results-oriented culture.

    Including certificate programs and an associate degree program, the Human Services Administration program prepares students to work in the human services field. Besides maintaining the existing HUS programs, the College anticipates exploring and developing new HUS Administration academic and workforce development pathways. Current areas of exploration include, but are not limited to, behavioral health, substance abuse, and addiction. The person in this position will lead this exploration process and new curriculum development efforts to ensure the HUS offerings are relevant, timely, and connected with employer needs. The person in this position will collaborate closely with local community partners and employer partners.

    Responsibilities

    Faculty Duties:

    • Teach 12 credit hours (4 courses) each year as assigned.
    • As assigned, advise 20-25 students, following all applicable policies and procedures.
    • Serve on selected College committees as elected or appointed.
    • Attend and lead program, department, or college meetings as directed.
    • Participate in the assessment of course and program learning outcomes.
    • Approve and supervise HUS-directed study and experiential learning activities.
    • Attend commencement and participate in student-centered activities.
    • Adhere to other requirements for faculty as established in the faculty handbook.
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    Chair Duties:

    • Act as liaison to HUS community partners and support HUS partnership development efforts at the college as directed by the VP of Academic Affairs or their designee.
    • Develop HUS curriculum and program offerings, including course schedules in collaboration with other departments, the VP of Academic Affairs, or their designee.
    • Assist the VP of Academic Affairs or their designee in recruiting, selecting, scheduling, supervising, observing, and evaluating adjunct faculty.
    • Collect and review HUS syllabi and course materials and provide guidance to faculty.
    • Lead HUS program assessment/program review efforts in consultation with the College’s Manager of Institutional Research and Assessment and the Assessment committee; provide logistical support for ongoing program improvement activities.
    • Identify HUS internship locations and guide students during practicums/internships.
    • Participate in current and prospective student-centered activities, including advising, recruitment events, and open houses; in-person attendance may be necessary.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    • A Master’s degree in human services, behavioral health, psychology, or a closely related field.
    • At least two years of full-time work experience teaching, advising, or developing human services programs in an academic or human services setting are required.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    • An interest in working in a mission-driven academic institution with a multilingual and nontraditional student body.
    • Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships with stakeholders, including faculty, students, and employers.
    • Course and curriculum development and college teaching and/or mentoring experience.
    • Experience using an LMS, such as Brightspace.
    • Bilingual proficiency (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, or Haitian Creole).
    • Significant direct work experience in a human services administrative position or a closely related role, as well as knowledge of the needs of Massachusetts-based HUS employers.
    • Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain strong, reciprocal partnerships, especially in Human Services Administration and allied areas.
    • Experience in project management, grant management, or a related field.
    • Competent with Microsoft products, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.