Adjunct Instructor - DSW Program

Tulane group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a part-time faculty member for the DSW/PhD social work program. The candidate should bring terminal degree, substantial post-MS W experience, and university teaching background, especially with graduate or doctoral students.

Areas of expertise may include applied research, social work theory, program evaluation, leadership, pedagogy, policy, nonprofit management, and community engaged practice; licensure is preferred when relevant.

Qualifications

• An earned DSW, PhD in Social Work, or closely related terminal degree is required.
• A minimum of five years of post MSW professional experience in social work or a closely related field is preferred.
• A minimum of three years prior university level teaching experience, particularly with graduate or doctoral students, is preferred.
• Applicants should demonstrate expertise relevant to one or more areas of the DSW curriculum, including applied research, social work theory, program evaluation, leadership, pedagogy, policy, nonprofit management, community engaged practice, or applied scholarship.
• Professional social work licensure is preferred when relevant to the applicant's area of teaching or practice.
• Experience teaching and mentoring working professionals in online or synchronous learning environments is preferred.

Skills

Applied research

Social work theory

Program evaluation

Leadership

Pedagogy

Policy

Nonprofit management

Community engagement

Applied scholarship

Education

DSW

PhD in Social Work

Job description

Qualifications

An earned DSW, PhD in Social Work, or closely related terminal degree is required.

A minimum of five years of post MSW professional experience in social work or a closely related field is preferred.

A minimum of three years prior university level teaching experience, particularly with graduate or doctoral students, is preferred.

Applicants should demonstrate expertise relevant to one or more areas of the DSW curriculum, including applied research, social work theory, program evaluation, leadership, pedagogy, policy, nonprofit management, community engaged practice, or applied scholarship.

Professional social work licensure is preferred when relevant to the applicant's area of teaching or practice.

Experience teaching and mentoring working professionals in online or synchronous learning environments is preferred.

About Us

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Job Info

• Job Identification 1832
• Job Category Academic and Student Affairs
• Posting Date 09/01/2026, 05:44 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States (Remote)