Adjunct Instructor, Social Work

Lamar University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time, pooled position to teach in the Social Work Program. The role requires an earned graduate degree in Social Work and two years of post-MSW experience.

Applicants should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with students and faculty. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records and utilizing innovative teaching strategies.

Qualifications

• Two years post-MSW experience required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in various settings.
• Engage respectfully with students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses using current pedagogical methods.
• Maintain records of students’ grades.
• Communicate effectively with students and faculty.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Ability to implement effective and innovative teaching strategies

Education

Earned graduate degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Summary

The Social Work Program seeks candidates qualified to teach courses at any level of instruction in the department curriculum. This is a part‑time, pooled position filled on an as‑needed basis.

Essential Job Functions

• Teach courses at assigned times using current pedagogical methods, keeping accurate records of students’ grades.
• Maintain effective and timely communication with students, chair of department, and composition director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants should have an earned graduate degree in Social Work and have two years post‑MSW experience.

Key Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to implement effective and innovative teaching strategies.

Physical Requirements

• The essential functions of this position are primarily intellectual and relational. The role requires the ability to:
  • Communicate effectively in classroom, online, and meeting settings.
  • Engage with students, colleagues, and community partners in a respectful and professional manner.
  • Utilize technology for teaching, scholarship, and administrative tasks.

Job Conditions

Indoor

Equal Opportunity Employment

Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.