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

VCU School of Social Work; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 4,200 - 5,100; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) seeks an on-campus Adjunct Faculty member in the School of Social Work to teach in the BSW and MSW programs at the Richmond, Virginia campus. Courses cover diverse topics including human behavior in the social environment, research, generalist/clinical/macro practice, policy, and social justice.

The position is part-time, non-benefited, and involves delivering in-person classes, preparing weekly lesson plans, holding office hours, and providing timely

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Two years post-grad experience preferred.
• Higher education teaching experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person instruction weekly on the Richmond campus.
• Utilize Canvas LMS for course delivery and assignments.
• Prepare weekly lesson plans to facilitate learning.
• Hold weekly office hours to support students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Student engagement

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Canvas

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

This is a part-time, non-benefited appointment

Salary: $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