BSW/MSW ON-CAMPUS Instructor- School of Social Work

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 2,124,000 - 6,373,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) seeks qualified candidates for an On-Campus Adjunct Faculty position in Social Work within the School of Social Work.

The role focuses on teaching in the on-campus Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs across courses such as human behavior in the social environment, research, practice, policy, and social justice on the Richmond, VA campus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Two years post-graduate experience preferred.
• Teaching experience, preferably in higher education, focused on social work education.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to engage with a diverse student population.
• Clinical licensure is required for certain courses.
• Commitment to NASW Code of Ethics and university policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction during weekly in-person classes on the Richmond, VA campus.
• Utilize Canvas LMS for course management and materials.
• Prepare weekly lesson plans to facilitate learning.
• Hold weekly office hours to support students.
• Engage with students with timely written and oral communication.
• Provide feedback and grades promptly.
• Fulfill additional duties as required while teaching our programs.
• Adhere to university and School of Social Work policies.
• Other duties as assigned; foster respect and civility among faculty, staff, and students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Diversity engagement

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is seeking qualified candidates for an On-Campus Adjunct Faculty position in Social Work within the School of Social Work. This position offers opportunities to teach in the on-campus modalities of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs, across a variety of subjects, including: human behavior in the social environment, research, generalist/clinical/macro practice, policy, social justice, and various elective topics.

BSW/MSW ONCAMPUS Instructor

Position Responsibilities for Community Embedded Teaching:

• Deliver high-quality instruction during weekly in-person classes on the Richmond, VA campus
• Utilize VCU’s learning management system, Canvas
• Prepare weekly lesson plans to facilitate effective learning experiences
• Hold weekly office hours to provide guidance and support to students
• Engage with students in a timely manner, utilizing excellent written and oral communication skills
• Provide feedback and grades to students promptly
• Fulfill additional duties as required while teaching in our Programs
• Adhere to all Virginia Commonwealth University and School of Social Work policies
• Other duties as assigned
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Appointment & Salary

• This is a part-time, non-benefited appointment
• $4,626 (3 credits) $1,542 per credit hour

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in the field of social work or a related field- two years post-graduate degree is preferred
• Teaching experience, preferably in higher education, with a focus on social work education or a related field
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively engage with a diverse student population
• Clinical licensure is required for certain courses
• Commitment to adhering to Virginia Commonwealth University and School of Social Work policies
• Commitment to adhering to the NASW Code of Ethics