Adjunct Instructor - Social Work (BSW) - Spring 2027

University of North Texas System • Dallas, TX

4d • Remote

About The Position

The University of North Texas at Dallas is seeking adjunct instructors in Social Work to teach online undergraduate Bachelor of Social Work courses beginning in the Spring 2027 semester. Courses may include Human Behavior and the Social Environment, social welfare policy, and social work practice. The instructor will contribute to UNT Dallas’s Classroom to Career initiative, which integrates experiential learning into students’ academic journeys and develops disciplinary expertise and career-readiness skills. The role is intended to support student success through engaging online instruction and assessment of learning outcomes. Qualified applicants will be placed in a pool from which vacancies are filled as they occur. The stated salary is $3,500. The position is not retirement eligible.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
• At least two years of post-MSW professional social work practice experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in online or hybrid instruction.
• Knowledge of generalist social work practice, social work 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.
• Applicants must submit at least two professional references.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Teach online undergraduate BSW courses, such as Human Behavior and the Social Environment, social welfare policy, and social work practice.
• Facilitate engaging online instruction and assess student learning outcomes.
• Support student success and mentor students from diverse populations.
• Contribute to the university’s Classroom to Career initiative.

What This Job Offers

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