Associate Faculty - Social Work - Part-Time Faculty (Virtual)

University of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Phoenix is seeking an Associate Faculty to instruct undergraduate and graduate courses in Social Work, aligning with learning objectives and course outlines. You will engage with students to uphold academic rigor, assess learning, and foster student success in a supportive online and on-campus environment.

Responsibilities include delivering course content, providing timely feedback, supervising practicum experiences, participating in faculty meetings, and staying current with

Qualifications

• MSW from CSWE-accredited program.
• Three years of professional social work experience, with at least 1 year in the last 7 years.
• Degrees from regionally accredited institutions.
• Familiarity with adult education teaching and learning theory.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technology proficiency, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course content, learning activities, and assessments using current materials.
• Maintain an engaged classroom presence with timely responses to inquiries.
• Coach, tutor, and oversee practicum/mentorship experiences as required.
• Attend faculty meetings and university events as required.
• Stay current with course updates and instructional standards.
• Instruct and perform other duties in an online environment as needed.

Skills

Adult education theory

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from CSWE-accredited program

Degrees from regionally accredited institutions

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Position

An Associate Faculty primarily instructs undergraduate and/or graduate courses in specific disciplines in accordance with University of Phoenix learning objectives and course outlines, engaging with students to drive academic rigor and student success. In addition to classroom instruction, an individual performs a variety of classroom-related and other activities, which are established by university leadership and/or dictated by specific course requirements, to ensure every student has the opportunity to learn, progress, and achieve academic success.

• Deliver course content, learning activities, and student assessments using the University’s current course materials. Share supplemental knowledge and experience to help students understand and make the connections between course concepts and real-world applications. Work efficiently and effectively to provide high quality instruction to university students in accordance with the standards in the University of Phoenix Faculty Handbook and all other applicable policies and procedures Ensure all class materials are made available to students on a timely basis to facilitate timely participation and relevant classroom instruction and discussion.
• Provide each student the opportunity to grow, develop, and achieve academic success by maintaining an engaged classroom presence, timely responding to student inquiries, and creating a supportive learning environment that empowers students to develop cognitive skills and confidence. Proactively address student academic issues in accordance with University policies and guidance.
• Perform a variety of additional duties, such as coaching, tutoring, and identifying appropriate additional resources, as determined by specific course and or program requirements that support student learning and success inside and outside of the classroom environment; oversee student clinical/practicum/mentorship experiences as required by the course and/or program, as applicable.
• Attend various faculty meetings and University events as required, including but not limited to General Faculty Meetings, Content Area Meetings, and student graduations. Maintain current knowledge of all applicable University course updates, instruction standards and other relevant information that contributes to associate faculty effectiveness and student engagement and achievement.
• Maintain current professional and technical knowledge of content area(s) through employment, professional certification/licensure, professional conference attendance/speaking engagements, professional publications, personal networks, professional organizations, and other viable means.
• Instruct and perform other job-related required duties in an online environment, as dictated by program requirements. Maintain an understanding of all applicable University technology and adapt to technology changes as needed to facilitate classes and maintain active faculty status.
• Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

NOTE: The Primary Accountabilities above are intended to describe the general content and requirements of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the Primary Accountabilities listed above. Specific goals or responsibilities will be documented in incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate manager.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Master's Degree or higher in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program
  • Must have Three (3) 3 years of professional social work experience following completion of a Master of Social Work (MSW) with a minimum of 1 year of professional experience must be within the last 7 years

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
• Acceptable professional positions/professional responsibilities can include but are not limited to experience in social work, aging, child welfare, health care social work, international social work, leadership in social work, professional advocate, justice and corrections, helping people obtain tangible services, mental health, counseling, psychotherapy with individuals, families, and/or groups, helping communities or groups, provide or improve social and health services, participating in legislative processes, policy and planning, and/or policy maker. All professional experience must reflect an association to the concepts of social work and can include but are not limited to the professional application of social work values, principles, and/or techniques.

Additional Qualifications

• Familiarity with adult education teaching and learning theory
• High level of problem solving and decision-making ability to assess student work, address issues and concerns, and provide appropriate guidance
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies, including students, other faculty, staff, and external parties
• Technology proficiency, including Microsoft suite programs
• Able to convey a professional image and represent the University appropriately within the community and with external parties

University of Phoenix is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are an active-duty military member seeking employment when off-duty, compliance with Department of Defense Joint Ethics Regulation, 5500-7-R, is required prior to starting employment with University of Phoenix. You are advised to contact your base Judge Advocate General to seek such approval and answer any questions.