Adjunct Instructor - Social Work (BSW) - Fall 2027

University of North Texas System • Dallas, TX

3d • Remote

About The Position

UNT Dallas seeks adjunct instructors to teach online undergraduate Bachelor of Social Work courses beginning in the Fall 2027 semester. Courses may include Human Behavior and the Social Environment, social welfare policy, and social work practice. The instructor will support student success and contribute to UNT Dallas’s Classroom to Career initiative, which integrates experiential learning into students’ academic journeys and develops career-ready skills. The School of Human Services’ fully online BSW program prepares students for generalist social work practice aligned with the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS). Qualified applicants will be included in a pool used to fill vacancies as they occur.

The role requires a Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program and at least two years of post-MSW professional social work practice experience. The instructor should be prepared to facilitate engaging online instruction, assess student learning outcomes, and mentor students across populations. The work schedule is as required to meet the academic schedule.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• At least two years of post-MSW professional social work practice experience.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in online or hybrid instruction.
• Knowledge of generalist social work practice, values, and the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Understanding of CSWE EPAS and the nine social work competencies.
• Effective use of learning management systems, including Canvas.
• Ability to facilitate engaging online instruction and assess student learning outcomes.
• Familiarity with all populations and responsive teaching methods.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor all student populations.
• Submit at least two professional references with the application; additional references may be added after submission if needed.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or DSW) in Social Work or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate social work courses, particularly online.
• Familiarity with field education and accreditation processes.
• LMSW or LCSW.

Responsibilities

• Teach online undergraduate BSW courses, potentially including Human Behavior and the Social Environment, social welfare policy, and social work practice.
• Facilitate engaging online instruction and assess student learning outcomes.
• Mentor students across populations.
• Contribute to UNT Dallas’s Classroom to Career initiative and its emphasis on experiential learning and workforce readiness.

What This Job Offers

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