Adjunct Faculty - Social Work (MSW)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 1,250,172 - 1,780,548; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking passionate adjunct faculty for the MSW program at Aurora University. Qualified candidates will teach various courses related to social work, both in person and online. Candidates must possess an MSW degree and have at least five years of professional experience, with a preference for those with teaching experience. The expected pay rate is $1,100 per credit hour. Flexibility and responsiveness are essential for supporting students.

Qualifications

• An MSW degree, clinical license, and a minimum of five years of professional experience are required.
• Weekday availability for campus-based classes is necessary.
• Experience teaching is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate courses in person at the Aurora campus or online.
• Meet weekly grading deadlines and maintain up-to-date gradebooks.
• Provide mentorship in the discipline and content expertise.

Skills

Teaching experience

Social work expertise

Mentorship abilities

Effective communication

Education

MSW degree

Job description

Position Purpose

Aurora University seeks talented adjunct faculty who are passionate about teaching and learning. Adjunct faculty are qualified part‑time instructors offered teaching opportunities based on course demand and staffing.

Essential Job Functions

Aurora University is looking for adjunct faculty to work in the MSW program, with opportunities to teach across the MSW core curriculum. However, there is a particular need for instructors qualified to teach the courses listed below:

• SWK 6381 Social Work with Groups
• SWK 6370 Social Work with Individuals & Families
• SWK 6180 and SWK 6185 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I and II
• SWK 6250 Social Work Research
• SWK 6382 Social Work with Communities and Organizations
• SWK 6140 Social Welfare Policy and Institutions
• SWK 6500 Psychopathology
• SWK 6511 Evidence Based Social Work Practice
• SWK 6521 Psychotherapy in SW Practice
• SWK 6533 Advanced Macro Practice
• SWK 6575 DEI in SW Practice
• Electives in School Social Work, Child Welfare, Addictions, Forensic Social Work, Military/Veteran SW, Healthcare SW, and Gerontology

Teaching Responsibilities

• Facilitate courses in person at the Aurora campus or the University Center or in the online MSW program
• Meet weekly grading deadlines and maintain up-to-date gradebooks.
• Be responsive to student email messages and requests for assistance with 24‑hour response time
• Provide mentorship in the discipline and content expertise.
• Respond to all university and departmental requests, emails, messages, and correspondence.
• Alert student, advisor, and Director of Graduate Studies when a student is at risk of failing a course using an Academic Alert system

Essential Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• An MSW degree, clinical license, and a minimum of five years of professional experience are required.
• Weekday availability for campus‑based classes is necessary.
• Online courses are asynchronous and fully remote.
• Experience teaching is strongly preferred.

The anticipated pay rate for this position is $1,100 per credit hour. This compensation is subject to change at the sole discretion of the university, based on institutional needs.