Adjunct Instructor - Social Work

University Of Saint Mary, Inc.; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & AD&D insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Tuition Remission

Job summary

The University of Saint Mary invites applications for an adjunct faculty pool in social work. This pool represents potential openings; applications remain active for two years.

We seek individuals who can teach courses, develop syllabi, and engage with students in a faith-based liberal arts environment on our Leavenworth campus. A Master’s in Social Work is required and alignment with our mission is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work required.
• Affinity with the Mission of the University of Saint Mary.
• Experience teaching or coordinating social work courses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes as assigned from the regular social work program curriculum.
• Prepare syllabi and deliver curriculum appropriate for the course assigned.
• Respond to student needs and feedback in a timely manner.
• Assess the course learning outcomes.
• Foster an inclusive educational environment to serve all learners.
• Maintain student attendance records in accordance with university policy.
• Submit mid-term and final grades on time.
• Advise and/or mentor students through electronic communications and other appropriate methods.
• Complete all required training, including training on Engage LMS.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student mentoring

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

The University of Saint Mary is conveniently located a short 30 minutes’ drive from Parkville, Shawnee, Basehor and Kansas City, Kansas. USM offer all full-time employees Medical, Dental, Vision, University Paid Basic Life & AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability along with a generous Tuition Remission for the employee, spouse and dependents under the age of 24 years old.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• University Paid Basic Life & AD&D
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Remission for the employee, spouse and dependents under the age of 24 years old.

THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY:

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The University of Saint Mary is seeking an adjunct faculty member in social work. This position is a pool position meaning that openings may or may not be currently available. Your application for this position will be kept current for a period of two years.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach classes as assigned from the regular social work program curriculum.
• Prepare syllabi and deliver curriculum appropriate for the course assigned.
• Appropriately respond to student needs and feedback.
• Assess the course learning outcomes.
• Foster an inclusive educational environment to serve all learners.
• Maintain student attendance records in accordance with university policy.
• Submit mid-term and final grades on time.
• Advise and/or mentor students through electronic communications and other appropriate methods.
• Complete all required training, including training on Engage LMS.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates should have a master’s degree in social work.
• Affinity with the Mission of the University of Saint Mary.

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.