Community Faculty - Social Work

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities • Saint Paul, MN

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Metro State University, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, is considering candidates for adjunct professors of Social Work. This is not a vacancy, but rather joining a pool for consideration should an opening become available. Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant, student-centered education in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learning environment. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees and is recognized for promoting social mobility for students. The College of Community Studies and Public Affairs (CCSPA) is a community-engaged college with programs designed to help students engage with, learn from, and contribute to the urban and regional communities of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Advancement of equity, inclusion, and anti-racism are integral to the work of the college.

Requirements

• All faculty teaching undergraduate courses must meet one of the following minimum qualifications: A Master’s degree, or terminal degree (e.g., Ph. D., Ed.D., M.F.A., D.N.P., D.B.A.) in discipline, subfield or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach. A J.D. degree with expertise in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach. A Master’s degree, terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D, M.F.A., D.N.P.) or J. D. with expertise in a different discipline or subfield in which they teach and at least 18 semester hour credits of graduate coursework in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach. A Master’s degree, terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D, M.F.A., D.N.P.), or J. D. with expertise in a different discipline or subfield in which they teach and at least 2 years of work experience directly related to the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach. A Bachelor’s degree (e.g., B.A., B.S., B.S.N., B.F.A.) in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach, and at least 18 semester hour credits of graduate coursework or an equivalent amount of professional certification in the discipline or subfield in which they teach. A Bachelor’s degree (e.g., B.A., B.S., B.S.N., B.F.A.) in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach; and at least 2 years of work experience directly related to the discipline, subfield or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach or 1 year of work experience and discipline-specific certification.
• All faculty teaching graduate level courses must meet one of the following minimum qualifications: A terminal degree (e.g., Ph. D., Ed.D., M.F.A, D.N.P., D.B.A.) in the discipline, subfield or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach. A J.D. degree with expertise in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach. A Master’s degree in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach and at least 18 semester hour credits of terminal degree graduate coursework in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach. A Master’s degree in the discipline, subfield, or related interdisciplinary field in which they teach; and at least 2 years of work experience directly related to the discipline, subfield.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a commitment to serving a diverse student body by delivering a student-centered education and using approaches that support equitable outcomes for all students.
• Provide excellent learning environments through in-person, online, and/or hybrid course modalities.

Benefits

• low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
• employer-paid life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
• confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
• 12 paid holidays
• generous vacation and sick time
• six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
• professional development
• tuition waivers for both you and your dependents

What This Job Offers

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