Under the direction of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Human Services Academic Specialist is a twelve-month (12) month position. In addition to teaching, the Human Services Academic Specialist provides support to students during their field placements at local agencies. This position is based on a thirty-five (35) hour work week. SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS: The Human Services Academic Specialist will: • Teach up to 12 hours per week during the semester and intersessions, including day and evening classes. • Execute administrative tasks and programs as assigned by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. • Assist in certifying students for fieldwork, evaluating current field sites, and establishing new field sites. • Recruit and mentor students through the field application process, placing students at appropriate sites. • Conduct field visits, monitor, and contribute to assessment of student performance. • Travel locally to meet with students and agency representatives at field sites, with some evenings and weekends required. • Assist in training and supervision of field liaisons. • Participate in curriculum development, course planning and program assessment projects. • Utilize research-based data to engage in activities that promote student retention and successful program completion. • Attend professional development activities. • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND BACKGROUND: • Master of Social Work (MSW) required. • New Jersey Social Work certification (CSW) or licensure (LSW) preferred. • One year teaching experience in higher education. • One year administrative experience in higher education. • One year experience as a fieldwork liaison in higher education. • Two years of program, policy, or management experience in a social work or related field. • Sensitivity and commitment to working with a diverse student population. • Strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills required. • Demonstrated knowledge of Blackboard LMS modern technology and its use int he classroom. The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate. Compensation: Salary is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The salary for this position is $60,000. Benefits: PCCC offers a variety of benefits which include: • Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans • Dental Plan options 100% covered by employer • Retirement systems through New Jersey State • Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.) • Tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract • Short-term disability providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions) • Paid Holidays • Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday hours (*Prorated based on hire date) Vacation Sick Personal Floating Holiday Administrators 154 hours 105 hours 28 hours 14 hours The college also offers optional programs such as: • Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance. • Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses. • Flexible Spending Account allows employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to use for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses. • Supplemental insurance provides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick. • Voluntary Annuity Programs: Additional contributions to retirement account