School of Social Work BSW/MSW Adjunct ON-CAMPUS Instructor

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is seeking qualified candidates for an On-Campus Adjunct Faculty position in Social Work within the School of Social Work. This position offers opportunities to teach in the on-campus modalities of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs, across a variety of subjects, including: human behavior in the social environment, research, generalist/clinical/macro practice, policy, social justice, and various elective topics.

Position Responsibilities for Community Embedded Teaching:

• Deliver high-quality instruction during weekly in-person classes on the Richmond, VA campus
• Utilize VCU’s learning management system, Canvas
•Prepare weekly lesson plans to facilitate effective learning experiences
•Hold weekly office hours to provide guidance and support to students
•Engage with students in a timely manner, utilizing excellent written and oral communication skills
•Provide feedback and grades to students promptly
•Fulfill additional duties as required while teaching in our Programs
•Adhere to all Virginia Commonwealth University and School of Social Work policies

This is a part-time, non-benefited appointment
Salary: $4,470 (3 credits) $1,490 per credit hour

Application Process:
To apply for this position, please submit the following documents along with answers to the questions in the application:

• A cover letter expressing your subject-matter expertise and your qualifications for teaching (required)
• Current curriculum vitae (CV) highlighting relevant educational and professional experiences (required)
• Contact information for two professional references (required)
• Clinical licensure (if applicable)

Please note the following details:

• Your application will become part of the Talent pool, which will be accessed only when an opening arises. If a suitable opening becomes available, we will review your qualifications
• Please be aware that we are unable to hire applicants who are not already in the Talent pool

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in the field of social work or a related field- two years post-graduate degree is preferred
• Teaching experience, preferably in higher education, with a focus on social work education or a related field
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively engage with a diverse student population
• Clinical licensure is required for certain courses
• Commitment to adhering to Virginia Commonwealth University and School of Social Work policies
• Commitment to adhering to the NASW Code of Ethics

• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU