Adjunct Instructor :Social Work
Adjunct Instructor :Social Work
- 513370
- Denton, Texas, United States
- Adjunct
Title: Adjunct Instructor :Social Work
Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Publ Affairs & Hlth Sci
Department: UNT-Social Work-135330
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.
FTE:
Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/
About Us - Values Overview
Department Summary
The Department of Social Work at UNT houses both graduate and undergraduate programs. Our BSW and MSW programs develop generalist social work practitioners who will optimize quality-of-life outcomes in communities worldwide by helping people overcome the challenges associated with abuse, poverty, homelessness, addiction, disability, illness and discrimination. Graduates practice in a variety of areas including integrated healthcare settings, hospice, substance abuse treatment, mental health, child welfare, aging, criminal justice, veterans, military and first responders, and more.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.
Position Overview
The Department of Social Work seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 semesters. The specific courses available vary from semester to semester and openings to teach these courses may develop on a periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs. The anticipated need is for adjunct instructors to teach courses across the curriculum in both the BSW and MSW programs. Examples of courses include Social Welfare Policy, Human Behavior, and Field Seminar. Both of our programs are primarily face to face with most classes meeting during the day on the UNT Denton campus. There is limited opportunity for online teaching.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Social Work with at least two years of post-master’s social work practice experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Licensure as a social worker at the LMSW or LCSW level. Previous college teaching experience.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
varies based on assignment
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement
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