Adjunct - Human Services and Social Work (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027)

Wright State University; University (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university is seeking an adjunct instructor for Human Services and Social Work for the Fall 2026 - Summer 2027 semesters. The role involves teaching through various methods, including in-person and online formats. Candidates must have relevant professional experience or academic qualifications, along with a commitment to diversity. An MSW and three years of practice experience are required for Social Work. This part-time position offers unique opportunities in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Professional experience or academic qualifications in subject matter.
• Must possess a degree one level above what they teach.
• Minimum one year teaching experience required.
• Commitment to the college’s mission of integrating diversity.

Responsibilities

• Teaching through didactics, clinical, and simulation experiences.
• Conducting in-person and online synchronous and asynchronous classes.

Skills

Professional experience or academic qualifications

Commitment to diversity

Education

Degree one level above teaching level

18 graduate level credit hours if teaching outside advanced degree field

MSW and three years of practice for Social Work

Job description

Adjunct - Human Services and Social Work (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027)

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Position FTE: Part‑time.

Wright State University’s College of Health, Education and Human Services (CHEH) is accepting applications for adjunct teaching positions in Human Services and Social Work for Fall 2026 – Summer 2027 semesters. Individuals with academic and performance qualifications for the ranks of adjunct instructor through adjunct professor are encouraged to apply for positions in the following disciplines: Human Services, Social Work.

Official transcripts will be required prior to hiring.

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional experience or academic qualifications covering subject matter taught within the College of Health, Education and Human Services.
• Applicant must possess an academic degree one level above the level at which they will teach, except in programs for terminal degrees or when equivalent experience is established. In terminal degree programs, adjunct faculty must possess the same level of degree.
• If teaching outside field of their advanced degree, adjuncts must have completed at least 18 graduate level credit hours of instruction in the field where they teach.
• At least 1 year professional or teaching experience unless otherwise noted in program specific qualifications.
• Candidates must have a commitment to the college’s mission of integrating diversity into all aspects of our programs.

Program Specific Requirements

• Social Work: MSW and three years of practice experience

Essential Functions and percent of time

Teaching via didactics, clinical and/or simulation experiences – varies between in‑person and on‑line synchronous and asynchronous – 100%

Working Conditions

Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply.

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