Asst. Professor - Social Work jobs in Boston, MA

Description

Summary

The Bachelors of Social Work program in the School of Health Sciences at Regis College seeks adjunct instructors with primary responsibility to teach courses in Contemporary Social Problems, Social Work in Health Care Settings and Child Welfare.

In the BSW program, students are prepared to become generalist practitioners in Social work. The courses are electives in the generalist practice curriculum that adds to the already required courses to meet the overall knowledge, values and skills need of an entry level social worker.  

Essential Functions:

• Teach one course a term: Social Work in Health Care Settings, Child Welfare and Contemporary Social Problems.
• Attend a monthly faculty team meeting (optional) to consult on student issues, course assignments, and program updates;
• Communicate with BSW faculty as needed to support student learning.

Other Responsibilities:

• Instructor must be available for regular online meetings and mentoring with Program Director;
• Provide office hours and excellent communication to online students;
• Assign grades and provide relevant and substantive feedback in a time manner through the Moodle classroom;
• Respond to student email inquiries within 24 hours weekdays, 48 hours weekends, utilizing the university email account;
• Participate in regular remote meetings, trainings, and faculty development opportunities as needed.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Applicants must have a CSWE-accredited MSW degree
• Interest in teaching social work practice and field education
• Minimum of two years post-MSW experience
• Demonstrated skill in group facilitation
• Experience in teaching face to face and online in post-secondary education settings
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite, LMS-Moodle and willingness to learn technology tools used to support student learning
• Ability to uphold the university’s commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Normal classroom environment, not subject to extremes in noise, odors, etc.

Application Information:
Application materials should include a cover letter, resume, and three professional reference contacts.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

Protecting the Regis Community

All faculty, staff, and students who live, learn, and work on Regis College’s Weston MA campus are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated for COVID-19. COVID-19 immunization is required for faculty, staff, and students who learn and work in the Regis College Dental Center and Autism Center, consistent with federal mandates. For further information, please review Regis College’s health and safety protocols.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

In employment, as in education, Regis College is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action. Regis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran’s status, membership in uniformed services or any other protected status.