Adjunct Faculty - Social Work

Texas A&M University System • Killeen, TX

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About The Position

Texas A&M University–Central Texas’s Social Work Program in the College of Arts and Sciences seeks adjunct instructors to teach in its CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Social Work program. Instructors teach undergraduate social work courses, including practice courses, in person, hybrid, or online. Teaching assignments are made semester by semester and may occur in the fall, spring, or summer. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed as openings become available.

Adjunct instructors are primarily responsible for the teaching and learning process and are hired on a temporary, part-time basis. Instructors teaching courses for credit must meet the same professional and scholarly preparation requirements as full-time faculty teaching in the same discipline. The successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring undergraduate students and promoting social justice and professional values. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; the university states that visa sponsorship may be affected by current restrictions and fees.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Current social work license, such as LMSW, LCSW, or an equivalent state-issued social work credential.
• At least two years of post-MSW social work practice experience.
• Active professional social work licensure with direct clinical, community, or macro practice experience.
• Ability to teach practice-based curriculum aligned with CSWE competencies and the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching and ability to employ innovative, student-centered teaching methods.
• Authorization to work for any U.S. employer.
• Submit a curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and either contact information for three professional references or three letters of recommendation.

Nice To Haves

• Active LMSW or LCSW license in Texas, or LCSW-S Approved Supervisor status.
• Ph.D. or Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) or a closely related field.
• Prior higher education teaching experience, particularly with diverse or non-traditional student populations.
• Experience with online or hybrid learning management systems such as Canvas.
• Proof of active social work licensure is strongly encouraged with the application, but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate social work courses, including practice courses, in the BSW program.
• Deliver courses in person, in hybrid format, or online.
• Carry out the teaching and learning process.
• Mentor undergraduate students.
• Teach practice-based curriculum aligned with CSWE competencies and the NASW Code of Ethics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level