Adjunct - Social Work

Western Carolina University Inc; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Carolina University is seeking qualified part-time adjunct faculty in Social Work to teach selected courses or supervise student field placements. Positions are offered on a per-course basis with compensation tied to education and experience.

Applications from individuals with an MSW and practice experience are encouraged; CSAC/LCAS licensure is preferred for substance abuse courses. Final candidates will undergo background checks and transcript verification as part of the credential

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work with some practice experience.
• Candidates teaching in the substance abuse certificate program must be certified as a CSAC or LCAS licensure.

Responsibilities

• Teach selected courses or supervise social work student field placements.
• Appointments are on a course-by-course basis; salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Adjunct - Social Work

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Posting Details

Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/35900

Classification Title: Adjunct Faculty

Working Title: Adjunct - Social Work

Department: Social Work

Position Summary: The Department of Social Work at Western Carolina University is looking for qualified part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach selected courses or supervise social work student field placements. These appointments are on a course by course basis. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. This posting is continuous in order to develop a qualified pool of interested candidates. If your academic area of interest/expertise meets the programmatic needs of the WCU Social Work Department, you may be contacted to discuss proposed teaching opportunities. These needs change from semester to semester.

Minimum qualifications: Master's degree in Social Work with some practice experience. Candidates who are selected to teach in the substance abuse certificate program must be certified as a substance abuse counselor (CSAC), or hold licensure as a clinical addictions specialist (LCAS).

Preferred Qualifications: Master of Social Work with some teaching experience.

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call [phone] or email at [e-mail].

University Safety

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of references
4. Unofficial Transcripts

Supplemental Questions

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