MSW Adjunct Faculty Pool ; External

Please submit a brief cover letter, resume/CV, and 3 professional references (contact name, phone number and email address). In your cover letter specify areas of expertise, teaching interests (specific targeted populations if any), what makes you qualified to teach in these areas, and evidence of teaching/training effectiveness if applicable.

NOTE: The applicants for the School of Social Work Adjunct Posting will be in an open pool. If you have not been contacted about your application, it will remain active in the pool for the remainder of the academic year. Per above, there are no guarantees that the school will be hiring for any particular course. Adjunct positions are required to re-apply to PSU every academic year.

The MSW Program will collect applications on an ongoing basis to fill vacancies throughout the academic year. Review of applications occurs as new sections or instructors are needed.

Proposed Start Date: 09/16/2023

Working Title: MSW Adjunct Faculty Pool 2023-24 (External)

Position Number: D97731

Representation: AP - AFT, Local 3571

The PSU School of Social Work (SSW) envisions a world where all people lead fulfilling lives in affirming, just and equitable communities. Rooted in justice, relationship, and community collaboration, PSU SSW advances knowledge and creates social change through teaching, research, practice, and advocacy. Our core values and beliefs include collective care, responsive learning, knowledge that serves, community partnership, and social change.

The PSU Master of Social Work (MSW) Program is ranked among the top 25% of all social work programs nationally, and serves students across the U.S. through its online option and statewide through its on-campus and satellite options. The MSW Program prepares master’s social workers for practice and leadership with diverse individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations.

This position is open to subject matter experts interested in teaching on campus in Portland, or in our satellite educational centers in Bend and Eugene, Oregon and/or online. We are committed to hiring a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. Persons with lived experience from communities of color, women, persons with disabilities, low-income communities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and members of Oregon’s nine federally recognized Indian tribes are encouraged to apply.

• Attend orientations to teaching and course preparations
• Prepare course syllabi and update prior to first day of class
• Prepare course shells for instruction on Canvas (LMS) prior to first day of class
• Make contact with students enrolled in their courses within the first week of the term to introduce self
• Respond to student emails or phone calls and acknowledge their requests for assistance in a timely manner
• For online courses, faculty are in contact with students at least three times per week and engaged with student discussion boards
• Grade and return papers with feedback for assignments submitted in Canvas within a reasonable time
• Provide required office hours for students to meet with you in person or online, online students tend to need evening and weekend options
• Address observed student conduct concerns (professional, ethical, or academic) in a timely manner
• Submit final course grades on Canvas for each student in assigned class

M.S. or M.A. in Social Work (or closely related field) and two years post-degree practice experience in the field of social services. Seminar and Liaison positions require: two or more years in a combination of the following: field liaison; BSW/MSW field instructor; staff supervisor; or social work educator, trainer or community member in service to social work higher education.

Previous graduate teaching experience.

Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences. Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds. Seeks…