Part-time Faculty, Social Work

National University; United States; Remote; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

National University invites applications for a part-time faculty position in the Master of Social Work program. The successful candidate will teach online, engage adult learners, and collaborate with program leadership to ensure quality and student success.

This remote role focuses on timely feedback, assessment, and inclusive online teaching practices. Required qualifications include a Master’s in Social Work and an LCSW, plus 2+ years of graduate teaching and 3+ years of professional/social

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a focus in Social Work or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online instruction

Student engagement

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

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

Required:

• 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.

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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. For part-time positions, please click here.

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.