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Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical College (NTC). NTC offers outstanding career opportunities on a modern campus with state-of-the-art technology that allows for a collaborative learning and work environment. Employees are offered an amazing Total Rewards package with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off – including two paid closures for the winter holiday (Christmas – New Year) and summer (week of July 4th), for most full-time positions. NTC is “The College that Cares” and makes a difference in the lives of our employees and students. If you have the desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we’d love for you to join our team!

Salary is commensurate based on occupational experience and qualifications.

Job Summary

The full-time faculty supports Northcentral Technical College’s Human Services and Substance Use Disorder Counseling programs by delivering high-quality instruction and fostering student success. This position is responsible for teaching courses within the program, developing and maintaining course materials, and aligning instruction with program objectives and evaluation procedures. Working 40 weeks within a 52-week academic year, faculty collaborates with colleagues, engages in professional development, and supports College initiatives to enhance the learning experience and achieve program goals. Please note this is an in-person position located on campus in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Teaching & Student Success: Facilitate student learning through engaging instructional strategies and methodologies across various modalities, including in-person, online, hybrid, and out-of-classroom activities, and mentoring students and peers. Adhere to NTC’s academic calendar, Student Connect hours, teaching assignments, post and maintain office hours, and conduct assigned classes for the scheduled length of time in accordance with the faculty contract. Assess and evaluate student performance by providing timely feedback and grades, maintaining accurate student records, attendance, and lab/clinical evaluations, in compliance with privacy laws, such as FERPA. Develop and maintain course materials including outcome summaries, learning plans, Performance Assessment Tasks (PATs), syllabi, and online Learning Management System templates in the approved College format within designated timelines. Select and utilize appropriate learning materials and resources including textbooks, library resources, equipment, and supplies to enhance learning. Review, revise, and create curriculum in accordance with NTC academic standards and expectations. Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a new or modified course/certificate/program. Stay current and focused on evolving learner needs and educational trends. Provide written evaluations upon the student’s request.
• Specific Instructional Program Duties: Integrate trauma-informed care, cultural competency, ethics, and evidence-based practices into all aspects of teaching and student engagement. Teach and model appropriate professional boundaries and self-care strategies applicable to human services and substance use counseling work. Supervise and mentor students during fieldwork and internship placements. Assist with securing, maintaining, and evaluating field placement sites and fostering relationships with community agencies and service providers. Incorporate case management principles, motivational interviewing, group facilitation, assessment and diagnosis, and treatment planning into curriculum delivery. Ensure student readiness for licensing or credentialing pathways as applicable. Support students in meeting field experience documentation, clinical hour requirements, and reflective practice expectations. Utilize different types of technologies, both hardware and software, such as those located in the helping skills lab.
• College/Program Area Support: Maintain program documentation as required by accreditation, program, or clinical sites standards, if applicable. Coordinate with instructional support services to address student accommodation and modification needs, fostering an inclusive learning environment for diverse learners. Engage and participate in faculty development training, professional day activities, College in-service events, commencement, team time, and other designated College activities. Assist in onboarding and orientating new full-time, part-time, adjunct faculty, and other employees within the program or content area. Actively participate in institutional, advisory and program team, and committee meetings. Attend College Open Houses (on-campus and off-campus, set-up and take down) to assist with student recruitment and in support of Student Services activities. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with business and industry partners, community organizations, and K-12 partners to strengthen program connections. Assist, participate, support, and carry out all duties as assigned.
• Professional Development: Maintain Wisconsin Technical College (WTCS)/Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS) and Higher Learning Commission qualification and meet requirements, accreditation or licensing standards, as applicable to program areas. Maintain professional certifications, licensures, and credentials as required by the specific program area. Remain up-to-date professionally in the area of content expertise and the teaching profession.

Minimum Qualifications Required

In limited circumstances, NTC may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.

Experience: 2 Years Additional Experience Information: Occupational instructors must have a minimum of two years (4,000 hours) full-time or equivalent demonstrated relevant occupational experience, one of which must be within the last five years. May waive the occupational experience of one year within the last five years if the candidate has two years of post‑secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the last five years. NTC will determine whether applicants meet the credentialing requirements of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), applicable accreditation standards, and/or occupational licensing standards. These requirements must be met at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment, where applicable to the position. Experience in teaching and working with diverse populations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including language skills, reasoning and mathematical abilities are essential.

• Language Skills: Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret complex documents; present topics to internal and external individuals of all levels.
• Math Skills: Ability to perform and work complex calculations, make comparisons, interpret and provide logical explanations to others.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions to critically create resolutions; interpret instructions in mathematical or diagram form with abstract and concrete variables.
• Technical Skills: Ability to perform complex operations in a variety of job‑specific systems, understand functionality to apply advanced functions, manage/customize and create calculations with data.
• Customer Service Skills: Ability to understand complex concerns and formulate solutions; communicate professionally with various audiences in different situations.

Other Requirements

SAC (Substance Abuse Counselor) or CSAC (Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor) credential is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

Carrying/Lifting 10-25 lbs: N/A
Carrying/Lifting 25-50 lbs: N/A
Carrying/Lifting >50 lbs: N/A
Standing/Walking/Climbing: Low
Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: Low
Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: Low
Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder: N/A
Outdoor Weather Conditions: N/A
Irritated or Agitated Individuals: Low
Hostile or Violent Individuals: N/A
Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA): N/A

Northcentral Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policies: Equal Opportunity Officer, Northcentral Technical College, 1000 W. Campus Dr., Wausau, WI 54401.