Adjunct Instructor in Social Work

The position of Adjunct Instructor in the School of Social Work will help to prepare students with the knowledge, practice skills, and critical thinking skills for a successful career in the social work field.

About Union University

Founded in 1823, Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, with a total enrollment of about 2,600. The main campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Germantown and Hendersonville. A national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education, Union is consistently ranked among the nation’s premier Christian universities.

This position will prepare students with the following knowledge and skills:

• Imparting or communicating knowledge and skills.
• Using alternative and innovative methods of delivery.
• Preparing and delivering creative and energized presentations.
• Overseeing internships, field experience and/or student research.
• Encouraging self-disciplined learning by instruction, example, experience, exploration, and fair and valid student assessment.
• Mentoring students while promoting an ethical stance in faculty/student relationships.
• Modeling professionalism in the discipline.
• Presenting enthusiastic, well-prepared, organized, and clear lectures and classroom activities consistent with the course syllabus.
• Providing students with a complete syllabus containing course guidelines, grading criteria, and learning objectives on the first day of class.
• Providing students with timely information and feedback on their academic progress relative to quizzes, tests, homework, and projects.
• Evaluating instruction and learning by means of appropriate assessment methods.
• Maintaining a student-oriented approach to education.
• Maintaining and submitting accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
• Assisting department chair and/or program coordinator, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program.
• Maintaining communication with the Dean/Program Director related to student issues such as absence from class, unprofessional/unethical conduct or communication, or failure to participate in class activities/assignments.

Adjunct instructors should report any personal absences from class so that students may be notified in a timely manner. Adjunct instructors must be skillful in IT to instruct students either in-person or via Zoom/Teams for online classes. Must be familiar with or trained to use Canvas as Union’s learning management system. Adjunct instructors must complete annual training to ensure awareness of any university or program related updates/changes.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master of Social Work degree or master's degree in a related field and at least two (2) years practical experience post degree in the social work field.

Preference may be given to candidates with prior teaching experience.

The work performed by this position is of a general office/administrative nature. It requires the ability to operate a computer and communicate via phone and email. Work performed may require some walking on campus for in-person classes, extended periods of time sitting and standing, and some daily instances of bending, stooping, and carrying items up to 25 pounds.