MSW Adjunct Faculty Pool 2025-26 (External)

Portland State University • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The PSU Master of Social Work (MSW) Program is ranked among the top 25% of all social work programs nationally, and serves students across the U.S. through its online option and statewide through its on campus and satellite options. The MSW Program prepares master's social workers for practice and leadership with diverse individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations. This position is open to subject matter experts interested in teaching on campus in Portland, in our online program, or in our satellite educational centers in Bend and Eugene, Oregon. Applicants who demonstrate an interest in and ability to realize the mission, values, and vision of the School are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly those with knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to racial equity and critical, anti-oppressive, and social justice-oriented frameworks. Each academic year, the School of Social Work recruits a part time faculty workforce pool to teach in our various educational programs. We look for candidates whose qualifications, expertise, and interest match our teaching needs. We do not guarantee we can match applicants with their preferred courses only, we look to hire instructors who can teach across the curriculum. We are committed to hiring a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Persons with lived experience from communities of color, women, persons with disabilities, low-income communities, veterans, LGBTQ community members and members of Oregon's nine federally recognized Indian tribes are encouraged to apply. The MSW Program will collect applications on an ongoing basis to fill vacancies throughout the academic year. Review of applications occurs as new sections or instructors are needed.

Requirements

• Subject matter expertise in social work or related field
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and social justice-oriented frameworks
• Ability to teach across the curriculum
• Experience with online teaching platforms, specifically Canvas (LMS)
• Strong communication skills to engage with students effectively

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education teaching
• Knowledge of anti-oppressive frameworks
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Familiarity with curriculum development

Responsibilities

• Attend orientations to teaching and course preparations
• Prepare course syllabi and update prior to the course open date, or the first day of class
• Preparing and personalizing course shell for instruction on Canvas (LMS) prior to course open date, including developing introductory video, assignment explanation videos, and ten weekly content videos for online courses
• Make contact with students enrolled in their courses within the first week of the term to introduce self
• Respond to student emails or phone calls and acknowledge their requests for assistance in timely manner
• For online courses, faculty are in contact with students at least three times per week and engaged with student discussion boards
• Grade and return papers, providing robust feedback within a reasonable time for assignments submitted in Canvas
• Provide required office hours for students to meet with you in person or online, online students tend to need evening and weekend options
• Address observed student conduct concerns (professional, ethical, or academic) in a timely manner
• Submit final course grades on Canvas for each student in assigned class.

Benefits

• Opportunity to teach in a respected program
• Engagement with a diverse student body
• Flexible teaching schedule
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees