Adjunct Social Work

Community College of Allegheny County; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Pennsylvania seeks an Adjunct Faculty member for a part-time teaching role. The candidate will be responsible for teaching and curriculum development, requiring a master's degree in social work and relevant professional experience. Strong communication skills and post-secondary teaching experience are preferred. Additional duties include assessing student performance and participating in departmental activities. Candidates must complete required clearances for employment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a CSWE accredited institution and two years professional work experience.
• Post-secondary teaching experience is preferred.
• Licensure is preferred for candidates.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop the curriculum for the discipline.
• Prepare course outlines that support learning objectives.
• Assess student performance and maintain grade records.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of industry-related software and systems

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Department: Academics

Campus: College Wide

Job Category: Adjunct/Faculty

Employment Type: Adjunct Part-Time

General Summary

The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE accredited institution and two years professional work experience, licensure preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Post-secondary teaching experience.
• Work experience in the discipline to be taught.
• Knowledge of industry-related software and systems, including industry certifications where appropriate.
• Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Duties

1. The primary responsibilities of faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus. Develop and measure learning outcomes. Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
2. Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.
3. Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
4. Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum.
5. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline knowledge and instructional methods.
6. Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
7. Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
8. Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
9. Support the college's goals.
10. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Clearances

Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check.