Bachelor of Social Work - Adjunct Faculty

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9d • $1,560 - $4,080

About The Position

Adjunct faculty members serve in a part-time capacity to educate Walden University Students by effectively and proficiently using online technology and resources so that knowledge, information, feedback, and critique are imparted to and shared with students in thoughtful, carefully formulated, well written, and timely communications. This is accomplished in an environment that is respectful of student, the Faculty Member, Walden University, and the discipline in which the Faculty Member is involved. Faculty Members are expected to adhere to all Walden University Faculty expectations, which are clearly set forth to the Faculty Member at the start of his/her employment with the University.

Requirements

• Faculty members must be appropriately credentialed, possess an earned degree from an accredited institution or an institution that is recognized by a country's ministry of education in the discipline being taught, and may be expected to be licensed or license-eligible to teach in specific programs.
• Faculty members must maintain their licenses and any appropriate certifications to continue to teach at Walden University.
• Faculty members are also expected to maintain currency with research by reviewing articles, journals, and presentations.
• An earned doctorate in Social Work, Human Services or related field required.
• MSW from a Council for Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program
• Intellectual and professional contributions to the field, including professional publications and conference presentations.
• A minimum of two years of post-graduate level practice experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level as appropriate to the program. (preferred)
• Experience with providing distance education including a commitment to advocating for the learning and development needs of students earning their degrees in a distance learning environment preferred.
• Evidence of compatibility with the Walden University mission of positive social change, broad access and professional excellence and our values of quality, integrity and student-centeredness.

Responsibilities

• Provide course instruction, course content development, and other curricular activities as needed Provide residency instruction.
• Provide academic advising and mentoring.
• Promote a social work professional identity with students.
• Engagement in scholarship
• Completes other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree