Adjunct Faculty – Bachelor of Social Work (BSW

Adjunct Faculty Position

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), is developing a pool of qualified applicants for potential part-time adjunct teaching positions. These positions are filled on an as-needed basis depending on course offerings, enrollment, and program needs. Applications remain active for one year. Candidates will be contacted only if a teaching need arises and they meet the qualifications for the position.

Adjunct Faculty Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses within the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) curriculum in an online, asynchronous learning environment.
• Facilitate student learning using evidence-informed teaching practices consistent with the CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
• Foster an engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that promotes student success.
• Connect students experiencing academic or personal challenges with appropriate college support services, including advising, tutoring, accessibility services, and counseling.
• Maintain an active online presence in assigned courses a minimum of four days each week.
• Monitor course discussions, provide timely and substantive feedback on assignments, and respond to student inquiries within established college timelines.
• Attend faculty meetings, either virtually or in person as appropriate, including the annual faculty meeting when requested.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities.
• Demonstrate cultural humility and the ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Utilize Blackboard and other required instructional technologies effectively.

Note:

Candidates are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills and maintain reliable technology and high-speed internet access.

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program or a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Minimum of two (2) years of post-degree professional social work practice experience.
• Previous higher education teaching experience.
• Previous experience teaching in an online asynchronous learning environment, including the use of a learning management system such as Blackboard, Canvas, or a comparable platform.
• Demonstrated knowledge of generalist social work practice, the NASW Code of Ethics, and the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
• Demonstrated proficiency using instructional technology, learning management systems, and common computer applications.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to foster an engaging, inclusive, and student-centered online learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in a CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Social Work program.
• Experience with competency-based assessment and CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of social work practice (e.g., child welfare, behavioral health, healthcare, aging, policy, community practice, research, or clinical practice).
• Experience mentoring or advising undergraduate social work students.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities.

Adjunct faculty are compensated on a per-student enrollment basis in accordance with Charter Oak State College policies.

Applicants should submit:

• Cover Letter
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Applications remain active for one year. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Background Screening:

Employment is contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the United States and successful completion of all required background screenings in accordance with CSCU policies.

Charter Oak State College is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.

CHARTER OAK STATE COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.