"Adjunct Faculty, Social Work"

Adjunct Faculty, Social Work

Company: La Salle University

Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Category: Social Work

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Department: 212430 - Social Work

Position Summary

La Salle's department of Social Work is looking for energetic and engaged part-time instructors for generalist social work courses in a growing BSW Program. Day and evening course offerings in a variety of delivery formats. Faculty teaching practice and field practicum courses must have the MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program and at least two years post-masters practice experience.

Essential Duties

• Teach generalist social work courses.
• Participate in assessment of student competencies.
• Complete student letters of recommendation when appropriate and requested.
• Prepare course syllabi in collaboration with lead professor.
• Upload course materials in Canvas LMS in collaboration with lead professor.
• Provide informal student advising.
• Participate in part-time faculty meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Practice and field practicum courses require at least two years post-Master's practice experience.
• Knowledge of and commitment to diversity.
• Commitment to the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Ability to effectively use Canvas LMS.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a social work instructor in a higher education environment.
• Doctorate in Social Work or related field.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

Working day, evening, and weekend hours may be necessary.

Special Instructions to Applicant

This is a pooled position from which Adjunct Instructors will be selected when/if a need arises in the department. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted directly. These pools are closed down annually during the summer and you will receive notification that a refreshed application is needed for you to continue to be considered.

La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Pay Basis: Salary

Position Group: Faculty

Application Open Date: 10/27/2022

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