Social Work, MSW, Adjunct Faculty
University of Saint Joseph
Location
West Hartford, Connecticut
Salary
$3,700 / YEAR
Quick overview
The adjunct faculty member is responsible for preparing and delivering lectures, projects, and assessments for MSW courses while providing timely feedback to students. They must also maintain office hours to support student success and attend departmental meetings as required.
Requirements summary
Applicants must hold a Master's degree or higher in Social Work or a related scientific discipline from a regionally accredited institution. Prior teaching experience is strongly preferred, along with a commitment to the university's mission.
Job description
About the University of Saint Joseph
The University of Saint Joseph, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, provides a rigorous liberal arts and professional education for a diverse student population in an inclusive environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity, and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society.
The University has been recognized as a top national university in Connecticut by U.S. News & World Report's Best College Rankings including being the #1 Connecticut University in "Top Performers on Social Mobility," #2 Connecticut University in "Best Value Schools," and #3 Connecticut University in "Best National Universities."
Ideally situated midway between Boston and New York City, the beautiful 90-acre Olmsted-designed campus is one mile from West Hartford's thriving downtown, and provides an array of cultural events, occasions for spiritual development, and fitness and recreational options. The University also has an active presence outside our campus, reaching into the surrounding community through internships, community service projects, new programs, and partnerships.
At the University of Saint Joseph, our mission statement profoundly resonates with our faculty and staff and serves as the foundation upon which our employment policy is built. We seek to attract, develop, and retain individuals who are committed to our mission. We are committed to providing an environment where diverse talents, perspectives, experiences and contributions are recognized, and one that promotes the "growth of the whole person" with resources that enable employees to meet professional and personal life needs.
Job Description
The University of Saint Joseph invites qualified applicants to serve as part-time adjunct faculty within the Department of Social Work and Equitable Community Practice. The department is actively recruiting several adjuncts (Fall and Spring semesters) for faculty to teach in-person and remote hybrid courses. We currently have openings for multiple foundation year and advanced clinical year courses in our MSW program:
The Department of Social Work and Equitable Community Practice in the School of Interdisciplinary Health and Science offers both B.S.W. and M.S.W. degrees.
Responsibilities
- include (but are not limited to):
- Teach 3 credits designated as contact time with the students.
- Prepare lectures, projects, homework, assessments, and other student assignments that align with the course syllabus.
- Grade all student assignments in a timely manner. Provide appropriate feedback to students to promote academic success.
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours; Adjunct must be available a minimum of one additional hour per week, either in-person or virtually, to provide support to students.
- Attend program/department meetings as requested.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the current methods and practices for teaching college-level courses; present qualified and clear instruction related to the course subject.
- Learn and utilize technology offered at USJ to facilitate teaching.
- Meet all designated class periods in the semester as dictated by the academic calendar.
- Submit mid-semester and final grades to the Registrar's Office within required time-frames, leave all course records with the department chairperson upon completion of the course.
- Provide a supportive atmosphere for student success.
Requirements
- Master's degree or higher in the scientific discipline of Social Work or related field when teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
- Prior teaching experience strongly preferred.
- Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph.
- Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Additional Information
- Teaching assignments are part-time, on a semester basis only and are dependent on student enrollment and department need.
- Courses are offered in a variety of formats (as decided upon by the Registrar's Office) including in-person, synchronous online, and asynchronous online. Courses are offered at various times, including day, evening, weekdays, and Saturdays. Please indicate in your cover letter your general availability and your experience teaching in various formats.
- Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties.
Compensation
- Non-Terminal Degree & 0-6 credits experience = $3,000
- Non-Terminal Degree at 6+ credits experience = $3,400
- Terminal Degree & 0-6 credits experience = $3,200
- Terminal Degree & 0-6 credits experience = $3,700
Application Instructions
- Persons interested in the above position should apply online.
- Please submit:
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- A cover letter addressing your specific subject area strengths, interests, and any applicable teaching experience. Please also include your general availability.
The Department Chairperson will review your application. If there is an opening in a subject area you are qualified to teach, the department will contact you directly to discuss the specific opportunity. Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Saint Joseph as adjunct faculty.