Adjunct Instructor - Social Work

Saint Mary; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas, invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in social work. This pool position keeps applications on file for two years and offers opportunities to teach as openings arise.

Ideal candidates hold a master’s degree in social work, demonstrate commitment to the mission, and can deliver engaging, inclusive instruction within the university’s social work program. This is a part-time teaching role based on course assignments.

Qualifications

• Masters in social work (MSW) required.
• Affinity with the Mission of the University of Saint Mary.
• Ability to teach social work courses and develop syllabi.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student advising

Assessment

Inclusive education

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.

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.