Adjunct Faculty Pool

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal • Arlington, TX

3d

About The Position

The UTA School of Social Work seeks qualified part-time adjunct faculty to teach in its Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs. Adjunct faculty support the School’s mission by preparing students for ethical, evidence-informed, and professionally responsive social work practice. Teaching may be in person and/or online at the UTA main campus, UTA West, or through online delivery, depending on program needs, enrollment, modality, and the candidate’s expertise. Course assignments vary by semester and may cover human behavior in the social environment, research, generalist, clinical and macro practice, policy, field-related content, and electives. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis as teaching needs arise.

Adjunct faculty teach assigned courses using approved syllabi, learning outcomes, and program expectations; maintain student communication and appropriate office hours; use Canvas and other instructional technologies; and provide timely feedback, grades, and required documentation. They support student mastery of social work knowledge, values, ethics, and competencies consistent with CSWE accreditation expectations and program goals, and participate in required orientation, training, or program meetings.

Requirements

• For undergraduate-level courses, a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• For undergraduate-level courses, at least two years of post-MSW professional social work practice experience.
• For graduate-level courses, an MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program is required, with relevant graduate-level preparation, teaching expertise, and significant professional practice experience appropriate to the assigned course.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to teach and support undergraduate and graduate students and maintain clear, professional learning environments.
• Knowledge of social work ethics, competencies, and evidence-informed practice.
• Skill in online instruction and ability to use Canvas and related technologies effectively.
• Ability to provide clear, timely, constructive feedback and meet course deadlines and administrative requirements.

Nice To Haves

• A doctoral degree in social work or a related field for graduate-level teaching.
• DSW, PhD, or other relevant doctoral degree.
• Prior teaching experience in BSW or MSW education.
• Experience teaching online, asynchronous, or face-to-face courses.
• Experience using Canvas or another learning management system.
• Professional social work licensure where applicable.
• Demonstrated expertise in assigned content areas and experience providing timely, constructive student feedback.
• Commitment to ethical, effective, and student-centered teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned social work courses face-to-face and/or online using approved syllabi, course learning outcomes, and program expectations.
• Deliver engaging, student-centered instruction.
• Maintain regular communication with students and hold office hours appropriate to the course modality.
• Use Canvas and other instructional technologies to support instruction and student engagement.
• Provide timely, substantive feedback and submit grades and required course documentation by established deadlines.
• Support student mastery of social work knowledge, values, ethics, and competencies consistent with CSWE accreditation expectations and BSW and MSW program goals.
• Incorporate current social work practice knowledge, ethical standards, and evidence-informed approaches into assigned courses.
• Participate in required orientation, training, or program meetings related to adjunct teaching responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

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