Human Services Instructor

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Posting Summary


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Posting Number
RTF00271PO24


USC Market Title
Instructor


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Business Title
Human Services Instructor


Campus
Beaufort


Work County
Beaufort


College/Division
USC Beaufort College/Division Level


Department
BFT Human Services


Location of Vacancy
USC Beaufort supported area


Part/Full Time
Full Time


Hours per Week
37.5


Type of Faculty Position
Faculty Research Grant (FRGP)


Basis
11 months


Job Search Category
Other Professional

About USC


About University of South Carolina


From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below
The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

South Carolina Retirement
Yes


State Insurance Programs
Yes


Annual Leave
Yes


Sick Leave
Yes

Position Description


Advertised Job Summary


USCB invites applications for a full time, professional-track position at the rank of Instructor. The position is a 11-month appointment with a total teaching load of 10 courses across three academic semesters per year. Teaching duties are expected to be reassigned to Program Specialist to assist with USCB's Center for Human Services Evaluation (CHSE) evaluation project for the Southeast Regional Food Business Center (RFBC).

The Program Specialist is expected to excel at organizing, coordinating, and facilitating the operations to measure and track program effectiveness. The program specialist has managerial responsibilities with student-workers collaborating with the evaluation team and communication responsibilities with stakeholders. Responsibilities include support to the Lead Evaluator at CHSE and other duties as assigned.

This is an annual appointment with five years of federal funding that may be renewed contingent upon approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.

Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, CV, and a portfolio of your work. As the search advances reference letters will also be required. Your references will be sent a link to upload their reference letter. Reference letters should be on official letterhead and signatures are required. Physical and digital signatures are acceptable, typed names will not be accepted.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• Curriculum and Instruction, Human Services specialization preferred).
• Three years of successful previous professional experience
• Experience in program development and/or implementation of evaluation methods.
• Research specialization related to Human Services, Agriculture, Public Health, Evaluation & Measurement preferred.
• Knowledge of diverse languages is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Teach courses in human services for undergraduate students, including human services and experiential learning courses.
• Provide student assistance, including mentoring and academic advising, as well as offering office hours.
• Develop and revise evaluation procedures and tools based on industry best practices.
• Operationalize & direct evaluation strategies and plans.
• Assist with the production and completion of evaluation reports, including data visualization, and collection.
• Assist with maintaining operations of the Center for Human Services Evaluation
• Perform outreach activities with the community including, but not limited to, professional development, mission alignment, serving as a university-community liaison for opportunities and initiatives.
• Participate in relevant recruitment, retention, & mentoring activities, professional development, and university service. Collaborate with counterparts, students, supervisors, university officials, and community members to achieve the mission of the University.

Job Duties


Job Duty

Instructional duties:
1. Teach up to 10 courses spread over three semesters per year.
2. As required, teach evaluation or experiential learning courses to allow for applied student learning.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
40


Job Duty


1. Develop and/revise evaluation procedures and tools based on industry best practices.

2. Operationalize evaluation strategies and plans.

3. Direct day-to-day operations of the evaluation program, to include managing assigned students-workers.
4. Other duties as assigned.


Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
30


Job Duty

Review, evaluate and report on assigned program area(s):

1. Conduct surveys and studies of problems and needs; makes recommendations to appropriate officials.

2. Complete reports and assist with the production of interim and final comprehensive evaluation reports.

Assist with data visualization and support the production of interim and final comprehensive evaluation reports.


Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
15


Job Duty

Provide technical assistance to staff, management, the public and other governmental entities regarding assigned program area(s): 1. Assist with maintaining websites, social media, ad space, success story production for the Southeast Regional Food Business Center and beyond.
2. Ensure current understanding of applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
3. Collect, evaluate, & implement applicable industry best practices.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
15

Position Attributes


Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential


Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
No

Posting Detail Information


Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Job Open Date
09/20/2024


Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
No


Special Instructions to Applicant


Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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