Social Work - Adjunct Instructor (On-Going)

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus.

Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr.

Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St.

Vincent's College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities.

The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges-2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools-2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

The School of Social Work in the College of Arts and Sciences at Sacred Heart University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach in our undergraduate and graduate, both online and on-ground, programs. Positions may include an array of required and elective courses. Eligible faculty will teach according to their experience.

At times we have a need for adjunct faculty in all areas of Social Work expertise. Adjuncts are hired on an as needed basis with no guarantee of being assigned to teach a course from semester to semester.

The School of Social Work is student-centered and dedicated to excellence in teaching and social work practice. The program uses an integrated approach to teaching and it is the foundation of every class taught. All adjuncts must be flexible, willing to work in collaboration with faculty, and strive for a collegial work environment.

Requirements:

Applicants for this position must possess an MSW degree from a CSWE accredited program, have a minimum of five years of social work practice experience, and have taught within a Social Work degree program for at least two semesters (minimum 6 courses). Those new to teaching will be considered but will be partnered with a faculty mentor. Preference will be given to those with experience teaching in all levels of practice (individual, families, groups, communities, organizations).

Actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a culture of inclusion and belonging; a safe space where all may thrive and succeed. Participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion; apply that understanding to guide your approach to all aspects of your job and the community as a whole. Demonstrate that we are "Stronger Together" as described in the Office for Inclusive Excellence's Mission and Vision statements.

Additional Information:

School of Social Work Mission Statement:

To prepare social workers--through instruction in integrated social work theory, research, methods, and practice--to identify, dismantle, and resist all forms of social inequality and oppression, particularly issues of racism and its impact on social work practice. We are deeply committed to training social workers to think critically and intervene against cultural, social, political, and economic practices that do not advance human rights, justice, or the dignity and worth of every human being.

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates should submit: (1) letter of interest, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) one letter of recommendation. Only online submissions will be considered. The review of applications will be on-going.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

Other details

• Job Family Faculty

• Job Function Faculty

• Pay Type Salary

• Required Education Master's Degree

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