Adjunct, Social Work

Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice.

Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 9,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university’s main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern’s core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.

Position Description

The Social Work Department at Eastern University invites applications for Adjunct Faculty positions within our Master of Social Work (MSW) program. We are seeking practitioners and educators who are passionate about preparing competent, advanced social work practitioners to be representatives of God's mercy and justice in a diverse world.

The following teaching opportunities are available:

• Fully Asynchronous Instruction: Facilitate 7-week accelerated courses.
• Internship Liaison Role: Serve as a dedicated faculty liaison in 28-week synchronous courses, facilitating the bridge between theory and practice.

Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Asynchronous Teaching: Facilitate high-quality instruction in 7-week online modules, ensuring active engagement, timely feedback, and adherence to CSWE accreditation standards.
• Synchronous Liaison Support: In 28-week courses, serve as the bridge between the internship and the University. This role facilitates the integration of internship experience with classroom learning and evaluates student performance based on the nine CSWE Social Work Competencies.
• Ethically integrate a Christian worldview that embodies empathy, justice, and the dignity and worth of each person, aligning with Eastern University’s mission and core values.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: A Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program is required.
• Experience: At least two years of post-MSW practice experience.
• Skills: Proficiency with Brightspace/D2L and a commitment to excellence in online pedagogy.
• Mission Alignment: Affirmation of Eastern University's Doctrinal Statement.

About Eastern University

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.