Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is seeking qualified candidates for an On-Campus Adjunct Faculty position in Social Work within the School of Social Work. This position offers opportunities to teach in the on-campus modalities of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs, across a variety of subjects, including: human behavior in the social environment, research, generalist/clinical/macro practice, policy, social justice, and various elective topics.
BSW/MSW ONCAMPUS Instructor Position Responsibilities for Community Embedded Teaching: ● Deliver high-quality instruction during weekly in-person classes on the Richmond, VA campus ● Utilize VCU’s learning management system, Canvas ●Prepare weekly lesson plans to facilitate effective learning experiences ●Hold weekly office hours to provide guidance and support to students ●Engage with students in a timely manner, utilizing excellent written and oral communication skills ●Provide feedback and grades to students promptly ●Fulfill additional duties as required while teaching in our Programs ●Adhere to all Virginia Commonwealth University and School of Social Work policies ● Other duties as assigned ● Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU This is a part-time, non-benefited appointment Salary: $4,626 (3 credits) $1,542 per credit hour Application Process: To apply for this position, please submit the following documents along with answers to the questions in the application: ● A cover letter expressing your subject-matter expertise and your qualifications for teaching (required) ● Current curriculum vitae (CV) highlighting relevant educational and professional experiences (required) ● Contact information for two professional references (required) ● Clinical licensure (if applicable) Please note the following details: ● Your application will become part of the Talent pool, which will be accessed only when an opening arises. If a suitable opening becomes available, we will review your qualifications ● Please be aware that we are unable to hire applicants who are not already in the Talent pool Required Qualifications: ● A minimum of a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field ● Demonstrated expertise and experience in the field of social work or a related field- two years post-graduate degree is preferred ● Teaching experience, preferably in higher education, with a focus on social work education or a related field ● Strong interpersonal and communication skills ● Ability to effectively engage with a diverse student population ● Clinical licensure is required for certain courses ● Commitment to adhering to Virginia Commonwealth University and School of Social Work policies ● Commitment to adhering to the NASW Code of Ethics