Adjunct Instructor

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, improve lives. The School’s curriculum supports the mission and recognizes the uniqueness of the region served, including concerns for disadvantaged, vulnerable, and oppressed individuals, families and communities. Classes provide rigorous and evidence-based content, and give students the opportunity to explore theory, learn intervention skills and engage in challenging dialogue with colleagues.

Position Summary

The School of Social Work hires intermittent part-time adjunct faculty with professional practice expertise during the academic year and/or summer sessions to teach one or more courses in the MSW or PhD programs. Curriculum, programs and content areas determine teaching needs.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• A doctoral degree or the completion of some doctoral coursework in social work or a related field is preferred.
• At least two-years of professional social work in direct practice, community practice, management, policy practice and/or research.
• Teaching experience in social work graduate education.
• Teaching experience in relevant course material; human behavior and social environment (HBSE), policy, and/or research.