Adjunct Lecturer - Master of Social Work Prog

Merrimack College • North Andover, MA

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About The Position

The Graduate School of Counseling and Social Work at Merrimack College invites applications for Adjunct Lecturers to teach a variety of courses in its Master of Social Work (MSW) Program. Adjunct faculty provide formal instruction in the on-campus or online program, with primary responsibilities for delivering course material effectively and managing courses, including assessments and grading. Faculty are also expected to advance human rights and empower individuals and communities through curriculum delivery, clinical training and supervision, and advising and mentoring students.

Candidates need social work content expertise or relevant applied professional experience, such as practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations. The program seeks candidates able to teach a range of social work courses in in-person and online formats. Courses may include Introduction to Social Work Research and Practice, Evaluation of Social Work Practice, Contemporary Social Welfare Policy, and Human Behavior and the Social Environment, as well as other related courses.

In-person and synchronous online courses are held in the late afternoon and evening. Asynchronous courses have no set weekly meeting times but require active instructor engagement, including checking students’ understanding, responding to questions, timely grading and communication, and periodic individual or small-group meetings with students. Candidates must be able to teach during the late afternoon and evening, typically after 4 p.m. through 9:30 p.m.

This position is subject to successful completion of a criminal background check. Compensation starts at $5,000 per 4-credit course; the actual offer depends on factors including qualifications, prior experience, responsibilities, internal equity, and market considerations. Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution and seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to its mission and values.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program, or equivalency as defined by CSWE.
• Demonstrated expertise in the content area(s) of the course(s) being taught.
• Ability to teach classes in the late afternoon and evening, typically after 4 p.m. through 9:30 p.m.

Nice To Haves

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) or advanced doctoral candidacy in Social Work, Counseling, Counseling Psychology, or a related doctoral field.
• LCSW/LICSW with at least five years of post-clinical-practice experience.
• Previous teaching experience in a social work program or related profession, including in-person and online synchronous and asynchronous formats.
• Content expertise and/or applied professional experience in social work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructional material effectively in the on-campus or online Master of Social Work Program.
• Manage courses, including assessments and grading.
• Advance human rights and empower individuals and communities through curriculum delivery, clinical training and supervision, and student advising and mentoring.
• For asynchronous courses, actively engage with students by checking their understanding, answering questions, grading and communicating in a timely manner, and meeting periodically with students individually or in small groups.
• Teach a range of social work courses in in-person and online formats.

What This Job Offers

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