Adjunct Instructor - Social Work

University of Saint Mary; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Job summary

The University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, KS seeks an adjunct faculty member for the social work program. This is a pool position; applications stay active for up to two years and may be used to fill openings as they arise.

Responsibilities include teaching assigned courses from the regular curriculum, preparing syllabi, evaluating student learning outcomes, and fostering an inclusive educational environment while maintaining records and advising students via electronic communications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work required.
• Affinity with the Mission of the University of Saint Mary.

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.

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.

Questions: email human resources at [e-mail]