Social Work Adjunct Faculty Applicant Pool

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title
Social Work Adjunct Faculty Applicant Pool

Department
School of Social Work

Full Time or Part Time?
Part - Time

Position Number
tbd

Purpose of Position

The School of Social Work at Northern Kentucky University is seeking to create a database of potential part-time instructors qualified to teach courses in both the BSW and MSW programs. Applicants should be qualified to teach courses that are primarily online.

THERE IS NOT A SPECIFIC POSITION ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POSTING . THIS POSTING WILL BE USED TO CREATE A DATABASE OF POTENTIAL PART - TIME FACULTY .

Primary Responsibilities

Adjunct faculty members work under the leadership of BSW and MSW full-time faculty members. Courses are designed by full-time faculty members according to Council on Social Work Education ( CSWE ) policies and standards. Adjunct faculty members assist full-time faculty members in presenting the course content assigned.

All adjuncts complete all program and university mandatory online instruction orientation(s) and training(s) regardless of previous online instruction experience or training. Candidates should have a computer preferably manufactured in the past three years, web camera, and high-speed internet connection. Additionally, candidate computers should have Windows 98 or better/ Mac OSX 10.4 or higher, Sound card, and MS Office 2004 or higher, or some other word processor.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach assigned courses as specified in the schedule and course contract, either fully online or via a hybrid model through NKU’s learning platform.
2. Complete mandatory training for online instruction.
3. Teaching the assigned class in accordance with syllabus, learning objectives, and session plans.
4. Provide online meeting times for students as detailed in the course syllabus.
5. Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and/or exams.
6. Administer evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics.
7. Provide feedback on student progress in a timely manner.
8. Be available for student consultation.
9. Managing the MyNKU online grading system.
10. Adhere to all expectations and policies as outlined in the provided SSW Faculty Handbook sections and applicable NKU policies.

Qualifications

In order to teach within the School of Social Work, adjuncts must have an MSW and at least 2 years of social work experience post-graduation. For entry level BSW courses, adjuncts with an MSW and at least 2 years of post- BSW practice may be considered. Moreover, in order to teach advanced clinical courses in the MSW program, adjuncts must be fully licensed in social work (e.g., LCSW or LISW ) and have at least 2 years of clinical experience post-licensure. All adjunct faculty will be approved by the applicable program director.

Skills and Knowledge Preferred:
Current knowledge of the relevant discipline
Prior teaching experience in a graduate or undergraduate program or corporate training, particularly to adult students
Prior experience teaching online
Ability to use technology effectively in teaching

A complete application will include the following elements:
- A cover letter that describes how well the applicant satisfies the required and preferred qualifications listed above and how the applicant will specifically contribute to the success of the social work program
- Resume
- Three professional references
- Evidence of requests of official graduate transcripts

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law
- Provide official transcripts to NKU Provost office
- Complete any mandatory Online Faculty Orientation course(s)

For additional information about the position or application process, please contact Dr. Caroline Macke, Director of the School of Social Work by email at mackec1@nku.edu or Ms. Melanie Hall at 859 572-5604.

For more information about the School of Social Work programs, please see: https://www.nku.edu/academics/chhs/programs/schools/socialwork.html

Minimum Education
Master's Degree

Preferred Education
Master's Degree

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number
2020F491

Job Open Date
04/20/2026

Job Close Date

Quick Link
https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/9526

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a minimum of a Masters degree in Social Work?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have collegiate or high school classroom teaching experience?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * In which social work practice area and course content are you qualified to teach?
   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. References
4. Unofficial graduate transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Other