"Adjunct Faculty - Social Work (MSW)"

Aurora University seeks talented adjunct faculty who are passionate about teaching and learning. Adjunct faculty are qualified part-time instructors offered teaching opportunities based on course demand and staffing.

Essential Job Functions:

Aurora University is looking for adjunct faculty to work in the MSW program, with opportunities to teach across the MSW core curriculum. However, there is a particular need for instructors qualified to teach the courses listed below:

• SWK 6381 Social Work with Groups
• SWK 6370 Social Work with Individuals & Families
• SWK 6180 and SWK 6185 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I and II
• SWK 6250 Social Work Research
• SWK 6382 Social Work with Communities and Organizations
• SWK 6140 Social Welfare Policy and Institutions
• SWK 6500 Psychopathology
• SWK 6511 Evidence Based Social Work Practice
• SWK 6521 Psychotherapy in SW Practice
• SWK 6533 Advanced Macro Practice
• SWK 6575 DEI in SW Practice
• Electives in School Social Work, Child Welfare, Addictions, Forensic Social Work, Military/Veteran SW, Healthcare SW, and Gerontology

Teaching Responsibilities

AU faculty should be present and engaged in courses by doing the following:

• Facilitate courses in person at the Aurora campus or the University Center or in the online MSW program
• Meet weekly grading deadlines and maintain up-to-date grade books.
• Be responsive to student email messages and requests for assistance with 24 hour response time
• Provide mentorship in the discipline and content expertise.
• Respond to all university and departmental requests, emails, messages, and correspondence.
• Alert student, advisor, and Director of Graduate Studies when a student is at risk of failing a course using Academic Alert system

Essential Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• An MSW degree, clinical license, and a minimum of five years of professional experience are required.
• Weekday availability for campus-based classes is necessary.
• Online courses are asynchronous and fully remote.
• Experience teaching is strongly preferred.

Skills:

The anticipated pay rate for this position is $1,100 per credit hour. This compensation is subject to change at the sole discretion of the university, based on institutional needs.