Adjunct Faculty – Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Charter Oak State College•New Britain, CT

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), is developing a pool of qualified applicants for potential part-time adjunct teaching positions. These positions are filled on an as-needed basis depending on course offerings, enrollment, and program needs. Applications remain active for one year. Candidates will be contacted only if a teaching need arises and they meet the qualifications for the position. Under the direction of the BSW Program Director, adjunct faculty members are responsible for teaching assigned courses and facilitating student learning through effective online instruction.

Requirements

Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program or a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
Minimum of two (2) years of post-degree professional social work practice experience.
Previous higher education teaching experience.
Previous experience teaching in an online asynchronous learning environment, including the use of a learning management system such as Blackboard, Canvas, or a comparable platform.
Demonstrated knowledge of generalist social work practice, the NASW Code of Ethics, and the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
Demonstrated proficiency using instructional technology, learning management systems, and common computer applications.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to foster an engaging, inclusive, and student-centered online learning environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Maintain reliable technology and high-speed internet access.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in a CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Social Work program.
Experience with competency-based assessment and CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of social work practice (e.g., child welfare, behavioral health, healthcare, aging, policy, community practice, research, or clinical practice).
Experience mentoring or advising undergraduate social work students.
Bilingual or multilingual abilities.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses within the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) curriculum in an online, asynchronous learning environment.
Facilitate student learning using evidence-informed teaching practices consistent with the CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
Foster an engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that promotes student success.
Connect students experiencing academic or personal challenges with appropriate college support services, including advising, tutoring, accessibility services, and counseling.
Maintain an active online presence in assigned courses a minimum of four days each week.
Monitor course discussions, provide timely and substantive feedback on assignments, and respond to student inquiries within established college timelines.
Attend faculty meetings, either virtually or in person as appropriate, including the annual faculty meeting when requested.
Participate in ongoing professional development activities.
Demonstrate cultural humility and the ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
Utilize Blackboard and other required instructional technologies effectively.
Complete the Charter Oak Faculty Orientation within 30 days of approval to teach.
Complete a quality review of assigned courses prior to the beginning of each term.
Actively engage with students throughout the course and respond to student questions within 48 hours.
Facilitate instruction using Blackboard according to approved course design.
Proactively contact students who miss assignments or demonstrate signs of academic risk.
Refer students to appropriate academic and student support services when needed.
Notify the BSW Program Director of significant student concerns or issues.
Post weekly announcements and instructional updates, including course overview videos when appropriate.
Provide timely, personalized, and substantive feedback on student work consistent with College grading policies.
Maintain accurate grading records and submit final grades by established College deadlines.
Collect and submit required program assessment and accreditation data.
Maintain professional communication with students, faculty, and College personnel.
Participate in department meetings, program assessment, curriculum review, and accreditation activities as requested.
Maintain current knowledge of developments in social work education and professional practice.
Comply with all College, CSCU, state, federal, and CSWE accreditation policies and requirements.