Social Work Adjunct Faculty Applicant Pool
About The Position
The School of Social Work at Northern Kentucky University is seeking to create a database of potential part-time instructors qualified to teach courses in both the BSW and MSW programs. Applicants should be qualified to teach courses that are primarily online. This posting is used to create a database of potential part-time faculty, and there is not a specific position associated with this posting. Adjunct faculty members work under the leadership of BSW and MSW full-time faculty members. Courses are designed by full-time faculty members according to Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) policies and standards. Adjunct faculty members assist full-time faculty members in presenting the course content assigned.
Requirements
- All adjuncts complete all program and university mandatory online instruction orientation(s) and training(s) regardless of previous online instruction experience or training.
- Candidates should have a computer preferably manufactured in the past three years, web camera, and high-speed internet connection.
- Candidate computers should have Windows 98 or better/ Mac OSX 10.4 or higher, Sound card, and MS Office 2004 or higher, or some other word processor.
- In order to teach within the School of Social Work, adjuncts must have an MSW and at least 2 years of social work experience post-graduation.
- For entry level BSW courses, adjuncts with an MSW and at least 2 years of post-BSW practice may be considered.
- In order to teach advanced clinical courses in the MSW program, adjuncts must be fully licensed in social work (e.g., LCSW or LISW) and have at least 2 years of clinical experience post-licensure.
- All adjunct faculty will be approved by the applicable program director.
- Provide official transcripts to NKU Provost office
- Complete any mandatory Online Faculty Orientation course(s)
- Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law
Nice To Haves
- Current knowledge of the relevant discipline
- Prior teaching experience in a graduate or undergraduate program or corporate training, particularly to adult students
- Prior experience teaching online
- Ability to use technology effectively in teaching
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned courses as specified in the schedule and course contract, either fully online or via a hybrid model through NKU’s learning platform.
- Complete mandatory training for online instruction.
- Teaching the assigned class in accordance with syllabus, learning objectives, and session plans.
- Provide online meeting times for students as detailed in the course syllabus.
- Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and/or exams.
- Administer evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics.
- Provide feedback on student progress in a timely manner.
- Be available for student consultation.
- Managing the MyNKU online grading system.
- Adhere to all expectations and policies as outlined in the provided SSW Faculty Handbook sections and applicable NKU policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
