Adjunct Faculty - Master of Social Work

Samuel Merritt University; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 6,696 - 89,280; Part time

Job summary

Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California, is seeking part-time adjunct faculty for the Master of Social Work (MSW) Program. Candidates should have a minimum of a MSW degree and teaching experience. Responsibilities include teaching various MSW courses both online and on-campus during weekday evenings and weekend mornings.

This role focuses on advancing the education of health professionals in a diverse setting and is an opportunity to contribute to a rich academic community. Salary ranges from $600 to $8000 based on teaching assignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a MSW degree and two years of post-master's experience.
• Preferred: Doctoral degree or LCSW.
• Prior academic faculty experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Teach practice and theory-focused MSW courses.
• Courses include policy, research, human behavior & social environment.
• Lecturers needed for both online and on-campus courses.

Education

MSW degree

Doctoral degree or LCSW

Job description

Description

Samuel Merritt University is currently accepting applications for part-time adjunct faculty positions in the Master of Social Work (MSW) Program. Our university, with a focus on health sciences, has a rich history of educating ethical, caring, and highly skilled health professionals in various undergraduate and graduate programs, including Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthesia, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Podiatric Medicine. The MSW program was launched in July 2023.

The MSW program offers an extended three-year hybrid educational program. Some classes are delivered online during evening hours, while others are conducted on-campus during weekends. The fully staffed MSW program comprises four full-time faculty, an administrative assistant, and a pool of part-time lecturers and field instructors. We are currently in the candidacy phase with the Council on Social Work Education. The department aims to admit 35 to 50 students annually, offering generalist training in the first year and advanced training in medical social work and behavioral health in subsequent years, with internship placements occurring in the second and third years.

Our university community is dedicated to serving diverse communities and reducing disparities in health and healthcare. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as outlined in our Strategic Vision for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The main Oakland campus, where the MSW program is located, offers a beautiful and diverse environment on the east side of the San Francisco Bay. MSW courses are taught both online and on the Oakland campus. The Oakland campus includes state-of-the-art classrooms, the Movement Analysis Research Center (MARC), the John A. Graziano library, and an accredited Health Science Simulation Center (HSSC).

Responsibilities

Lecturers are needed to teach practice and theory focused MSW courses, including policy, research, human behavior & social environment, RGI and introductory and advanced practice courses.

Qualifications

• Applicant must have a minimum of a MSW degree and two years of post‑master’s experience.
• A Doctoral degree or LCSW is preferred.
• Prior academic faculty experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Current Teaching Needs

• SW620 Introduction to Social Policy
• SW611 Generalist Practice I: Micro Practice
• SW612 Generalist Practice II: Mezzo and Macro Practice
• SW613 Advanced Micro Practice in Integrated Health/Medical Social Work
• SW631 Field Seminars
• SW650 Elective I Recovery and Empowerment Models
• SW622 Racial, Gender & Inequality in Health and Mental Health

Timeline

Application reviews will begin immediately and continue until the needs for Summer and Fall 2024 courses are fulfilled.

Employee Status

Fixed Term

Exemption Status

United States of America (Exempt)

Time Type

Part time

Job Shift

Week‑day Evenings or Weekend Mornings

Pay Range

Based on teaching assignment, a reasonable estimate for this position is between $600 - $8000. Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions‑on‑job advertisements‑in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but‑not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.