Adjunct Instructor - Social Work

University of Saint Mary; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas is seeking an adjunct faculty member in social work to teach courses from the regular curriculum. This pool position allows for openings as needed, with applications kept on file for two years.

Required: a Master’s degree in social work and an affinity with the University’s mission. The university fosters an inclusive learning environment and supports faculty in delivering high‑quality instruction.

Qualifications

• Master’s 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.
• Advise and/or mentor students through electronic communications and other appropriate methods.
• Submit mid-term and final grades on time.

Skills

Teaching

Course development

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.