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Human Services Instructors are educators who teach courses related to human services, social work, and related fields. They provide students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to support individuals and communities through social programs, counseling, and advocacy. These instructors may work at community colleges, universities, or vocational schools, and often have experience in social work, counseling, or human services. Their responsibilities include developing curriculum, delivering lectures, guiding classroom discussions, and supervising student fieldwork. The goal is to prepare students for careers helping diverse populations improve their quality of life.

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A human services instructor works to teach classes on human services and subjects related to working in the community/social work. In this career, your job duties include designing a course that effectively teaches students the required information. You also create assignments and exams to measure students’ understanding of the subject matter. Some employers, such as universities, may assign additional responsibilities such as conducting research projects, mentoring students in your field of expertise, or publishing articles in academic journals.

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Human Services Instructor

Roseburg, OR • On-site

Umpqua Community College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Umpqua Community Collegeexternal

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Teach courses related to Human Services, including topics such as Case Management, Ethics and Law in Human Services, Peer Support Specialist, and HIV/AIDS and Infectious Diseases.

  • Use Canvas LMS to post syllabi, course materials, grades, and facilitate student engagement through various online or hybrid methods.

  • Support student achievement by facilitating learning, assessing progress, and participating in program and performance evaluations.

Job description

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : UCC Campus, Roseburg, OR
Job Type: Part-Time Faculty
Job Number: OR-HUM-0002
Department: Faculty Employment
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
NOW HIRING FOR WINTER TERM 2027!
Human Services Instructor (Part-Time)
Umpqua Community College is currently seeking a Human Services professional to teach beginning Winter or Spring Term 2027.
Bring your professional experience into the classroom and help prepare students for careers that make a difference in the lives of others. We're looking for professionals with expertise in Human Services to teach courses that may include:
  • Case Management
  • Ethics and Law in Human Services
  • Peer Support Specialist
  • HIV/AIDS and Infectious Diseases

Courses may be offered online or in a hybrid format. Because hybrid courses include on-campus instruction, candidates must be local and available to come to campus as needed.
THIS IS AN OPEN RECRUITMENT POSITION
While we are currently hiring for Winter/Spring 2027 instructional needs, this recruitment remains open year-round. Applications are reviewed throughout the year, and qualified candidates may be contacted as additional teaching opportunities become available.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
UCC part-time faculty members are expected to meet the educational needs of the community by fulfilling the following responsibilities:
  • Teach course-load as assigned using appropriate methodologies and discipline area expertise.
  • Use Canvas effectively (the UCC LMS) for all credit courses to include:
    • Use of canvas grade book
    • Posting of syllabus
    • Posting of course materials
    • Posting of learning support materials that lead to student success may include but are not limited to recorded lectures, discussion boards, Open Educational Resources, announcements, and academic and student support information.
  • Facilitate student achievement of course, program, and institutional learning outcomes established by UCC
  • Continuously improve course and program curriculum, informed by student learning outcome data
  • Complete all academic assessments, data analysis, and curricular improvement reporting as required
  • Develop rapport with students that is professional and encourages teacher/learner communication in support of achieving expected learning outcomes
  • Remain current with technological and pedagogical advances that promote continuous improvement of teaching and learning
  • Participate fully in one's own performance review, evaluation, and plans for professional growth in support of student learning

Professional Responsibilities
  • Comply with all department guidelines and college policies
  • Support the mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of the College, using the governance structure of the institution to enact change where appropriate
  • Maintain any required professional certification or licensure in the appropriate academic or technical discipline
  • Maintain and publicly post office hours
  • Certify student attendance in classes by the established deadline for financial aid purposes
  • Use the Early Alert System with consistency
  • Submit mid-term and/or final grades by the deadline established by the Records and Registration department
  • Participate in orientation and recruiting activities as is reasonable.
  • Attend and participate in program, discipline, in-service, and campus meetings
  • Meet yearly with supervisor to review the year and set goals

Organizational Relationships
UCC recognizes that student learning is greatly enhanced by successful collaboration among faculty, staff, and administration. Part-time faculty will report to the appropriate Dean or designee and are expected to behave with a high level of professionalism and teamwork in order to cooperate with other faculty, work with student services personnel in advisement of students, work with any external partners and work cooperatively with academic services, student services, and administrative services personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
  • Commensurate with State of Oregon requirements of respective academic and/or technical field:
    • AAS in Human Services with 5 years' work experience will be considered, or bachelor's degree in closely related field with 5 years' work experience, or Master's degree in closely related field with 5 years' work experience preferred.
    • Classroom teaching experience preferred; On-line teaching experience preferred.
    • Completed the Oregon Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Disability's Train the Trainer course f(if interested in teaching the Working with People with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities course).
    • Peer support specialist or certified recovery mentor (CRM I or CRM II) certification with OHA (if interested in teaching Peer Recovery Mentor course).
Preferred (Not Required) Qualifications:
  • A minimum of 3 years community college teaching experience
  • A minimum of five years of verifiable experience related to the field
  • Online instruction experience preferred, classroom teaching experience desirable

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:
  1. A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position.
  2. Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience.
  3. A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.
Required Documentation:
Applicants claiming veteran's presence must submit one of the following:
  • Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
  • Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Resources:
  • Request military service records:
  • Veterans Preference information:

STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:UCC prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws.
Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.
Umpqua Community College provides a comprehensive benefit package to all Full-Time, regular employees. This includes:
  • Medical Insurance (includes college contribution towards monthly premiums)
  • Dental Insurance (includes college contribution towards monthly premiums)
  • Vision Insurance (includes college contribution towards monthly premiums)
  • $30,000 Basic Life & AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off : includes vacation, personal, and sick leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition waiver for employee, spouse and eligible dependents
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (PERS)

Optional Benefits including:
  • Oregon Savings Growth Plan 457(b)
  • Various 403(b) and Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
  • Section 125 plan (Flexible Spending)
  • Personal Short-Term Accident & Disability, additional Life Insurance and Cancer Insurance plans

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UCC employees must work and reside in the State of Oregon at the time their work is being performed. Are you, or will you be residing in the State of Oregon by the start date of this position?
  • Yes
  • No

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