Job description
FLSA: Exempt, 9 month Contract
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for teaching undergraduate social work Tribal Behavioral Health Aide (BHA) education courses and other courses that support the certificate. Primary appointment will be to the Toppenish campus. The position is responsible for Tribal Behavioral Health Aide student advising, including meeting with prospective students. Faculty will teach face to face and online courses, will attend university meetings as required, and maintain active involvement in community and university activities. The Faculty/Coordinator will assist with planning, implementation, and teaching of the BHA courses.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 1. Represent Heritage University in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and other consumers of our services, learns, and uses operating practices of the department and Heritage University.
- 2. Uphold the Heritage University Mission Statement.
- 3. Manage confidential information with tact, discretion and in compliance with FERPA regulations.
- 4. Teach classes across the social work and Tribal Behavioral Health Aide education curriculum using innovative and effective strategies for adult learners. This includes using technology to teach distance courses.
- 5. Advise and mentor students in the social work Tribal Behavioral Health Aide education program on a broad range of topics including degree requirements, strategies for academic success, graduate program requirements and career opportunities in the field.
- 6. Act as the Tribal Behavioral Health Aide education liaison between the Field Director, field practicum students, and agencies for students placed in the tribal organizations.
- 7. Establish positive and effective communications with tribal agencies, institutions, and other key influencers to attract, retain and place students in quality practicum settings.
- 8. Participate in program assessment and development.
- 9. Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
- MSW from a CSWE Accredited Program and a minimum of two years post-masters experience in the Social Work Field.
- Successful higher education teaching experience, preferably including experience with indigenous and other diverse student populations.
- Demonstrated capacity to integrate Traditional Indigenous Knowledge into educational strategies.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated skill in using technology as a management and teaching tool.
- Compatibility with a highly collegial, service-oriented faculty/staff dedicated to service and leadership in diverse settings.
- Initiative, commitment to accomplishment, adaptability, and sensitivity to program and student needs.
- Personal transportation and willingness to travel to meet program and student needs.
BENEFIT PACKAGE:
- Health Benefits - medical, dental, and vision
- No cost life insurance.
- Unpaid Time Off
- 18 Paid Holidays
- Matching 403(k) Contribution after a year of service.
- Tuition Waiver Program
- Additional plan are available for purchase. This includes AFLAC and additional life & ADD insurance.
- Many other employee engagement programs.
APPLICATION INFORMATION AND DEADLINE: Applications should include the following:
- Cover letter (please address all position qualifications – required and preferred)
- Resume
- List of References (names, email addresses & phone numbers of 3-5 current professional references)
- HU Employment Application Link: www.heritage.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Position is subject to funding.
Qualified candidates may submit application material to: HumanResources@heritage.edu or Heritage University Office of Human Resources 3240 Fort Road Toppenish, WA 98948.
Heritage University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.
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