Adjunct Professor, MSW

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Deliver and facilitate engaging, high-quality online courses within the Master’s in Social Work (MSW) Program utilizing the Canvas Learning Management System.

• Maintain a proactive and supportive presence in the virtual classroom, ensuring responses to student inquiries are made within 24–48 hours.

• Provide prompt and constructive feedback on assignments, submitting grades in accordance with set deadlines.

• Foster student engagement through meaningful discussions, reflective practices, and collaborative learning strategies that promote academic success.

• Identify students who may be facing academic challenges and refer them to the appropriate institutional support services.

• Collaborate with faculty peers to assess, refine, and enhance course content to align with program objectives and academic standards.

• Complete mandatory faculty onboarding, adjunct training modules, and actively participate in scheduled adjunct and all-faculty meetings.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited institution is mandatory.

• A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in social work practice is essential.

• Proven ability to teach undergraduate courses in an online format utilizing a Learning Management System (e.g., Canvas).

• Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to cultural responsiveness.

• Experience engaging with diverse student populations.

• Previous experience teaching at the graduate level, particularly in online or hybrid settings.

• Proficiency in Canvas LMS, Microsoft Office Suite, and various online teaching tools.

• A PhD in Social Work or a closely related field and/or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential is preferred.

• Familiarity with Pacific Oaks pedagogy and the integration of social responsibility within business education.

• A demonstrated history of professional excellence in social work, along with a commitment to continuous professional development and learning.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off.

• Medical and dental insurance coverage.

• Company-paid life and disability insurance.

• Retirement plan with employer contributions.

• Multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA).

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• Professional development support.

• Regular employee appreciation events.

• Flexible work arrangements, enabling employees to choose their work location based on role requirements and team needs.