Part-time Faculty, Social Work

NU National University; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first work perks

Job summary

National University in San Diego, California, invites applications for part-time faculty in the Master of Social Work program. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, engage adult learners, and collaborate with the Academic Program Director and faculty to maintain program quality.

Qualifications include a Master’s in Social Work, LCSW, at least two years of master’s level teaching, and 3+ years in social work practice or research.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field, with 18 credit hours in Social Work.
• LCSW licensure required or in good standing.
• Minimum two years of direct teaching at master/doctoral level.
• Three+ years of professional/research experience in Social Work.
• Proven ability to facilitate online instruction remotely.

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive, timely feedback to students on assessments.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, student-centric learning environment.
• Complete tasks on deadlines (grades, assessments, rubrics, appeals).
• Maintain professional training or scholarly activities when applicable.
• Provide feedback to course lead regarding content.
• Identify at-risk students and collaborate with student services.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

18 credit hours of Social Work coursework

Two years of direct teaching experience at master/doctoral level

Three+ years of professional and/or research experience in Social Work

Job description

Compensation Range: Hourly: $26.63 - $28.89

National University - San Diego, California

Part-time Faculty: Master of Social Work

Location: Remote, USA

National University is a veteran-founded, San Diego-based nonprofit. Since 1971, our mission has been to provide accessible higher education to adult learners. Today, we educate a diverse student body from across the U.S. and around the globe, with more than 230,000 alumni worldwide. Our three schools and three colleges offer more than 200 accredited and licensed graduate and undergraduate programs. National University holds accreditation through the Western Senior College and Universities Commission (WSCUC).

Please note that in addition to a resume or CV, unofficial transcripts of highest degree attained are required at the time of application.

Position Summary

The Department of Social Work, in the JFK School of Psychology and Social Sciences, at National University, invites applications for part-time faculty in Master of Social Work. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of, or potential for excellence in, teaching in their field and a commitment to serving the NU's diverse adult student body. This position primarily works closely with the Academic Program Director and other faculty within the program and contributes to ensuring program quality, student engagement, and success.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide substantive, timely feedback to students on various assessment activities.
• Maintain a positive, safe, inclusive student-centric learning environment.
• Complete required tasks on deadlines (e.g., final grades, assessment, grading rubrics, input for grade appeals, etc.).
• Maintain appropriate professional training and/or scholarly activities, when applicable.
• Provide feedback to the course lead regarding the course content.
• Identify at-risk students and collaborate with student services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with a focus in Social Work or a related field and 18 credit hours of Social Work coursework from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum two (2) years of direct teaching experience at the master and/or doctoral level.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Three plus (3+) years of professional and/or research experience in Social Work.
• Must have personal computer and ability to facilitate online instruction and communications remotely.

Preferred

• Doctoral degree with focus in Social Work.
• Research-based, scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article publications.
• Curriculum development experience.
• Experience guiding students through the dissertation process.
• Experience in higher education.
• Experience working in a technology-driven enterprise.

#LI-Remote Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate's qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position.

Base pay is one component of National University's total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the "whole you" with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu.

National University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative, and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. National University is breaking barriers in education – and in the workplace. We're united in our mission to build a better future for our more than 4,500 employees and our 45,000+ students. National University prioritizes our employees' well-being and growth by offering competitive pay and benefits packages, development and advancement opportunities, remote-first work perks, and more. We value and reward the hard work of our faculty and staff.