Adjunct Faculty Social Work

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Posting Number : TSU202224

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Official TSU Title :

Adjunct Faculty Social Work

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Job Description Summary / TWC Summary :

Teaches undergraduate social work courses in the Department of Social Work at Texas Southern University.

Essential Duties Summary :

Teaches classes in the Social Work Department. Connects at-risk students with appropriate supportive services at TSU to address barriers to academic achievement, such as the Student Accessibility Services Office, campus tutoring, and the Counseling Center.

Submits student progress reports, midterm grades, attendance reports, and final grades on time. Collects and reports data required for the Social Work Department Assessment and Strategic Plan.

Attends required / mandatory university, college, and departmental meetings and trainings. Performs other job related duties as required.

FTE : Vary

Vary

Hiring Range :

Commensurate with experience.

Education :

Requires a Master’s degree (MA / MS / AM / MASW / MSSW / MSW) from a CSWE-accredited social work program.

Required Licensing / Certification :

None required; LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

The Adjunct Instructor should have knowledge and skills related to generalist social work practice. The Adjunct Instructor will function as an important part of the Social Work Department team, through delivery of a set curriculum, identifying at-risk students and campus resources to address barriers to student success, and exercising compliance with university, college, and departmental policies.

The Adjunct Instructor must have excellent communication and documentation skills, as well as possess expertise in the practice level or area related to courses taught.

It is expected that the Adjunct Instructor possess cultural awareness, and ability to work with culturally diverse faculty and students.

Must be comfortable using email and learning platforms, such as Blackboard, as well as operating desktop computers and LCD projectors.

Work Experience :

Requires a minimum of one year of professional social work practice or teaching experience.

Working / Environmental Conditions :

Adjunct Instructors should follow all safety procedures. There is no heavy lifting required as a part of the position.

UA EEO Statement :

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies.

This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits.

This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status.

This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

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Special Instructions to Applicants :

Open to all applicants.