Details:
Charter Oak State College is seeking individuals to teach Social Work courses:
This is a fully remote position.
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Position Summary:
Reporting to the Social Work Program Director, the Social Work Adjunct Faculty member is responsible for teaching the content of the classes and facilitating learning.
Teaches classes in the Social Work Department. Connects at-risk students with appropriate supportive services at COSC 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 college, and departmental meetings and trainings. Performs other job-related duties as required.
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 Program, through delivery of a set curriculum, identifying at-risk students and campus resources to address barriers to student success, and exercising compliance with 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. Courses will be assigned based in experience. 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 computers. Must have reliable technology and access to high-speed internet.
State College Mission:
As part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system, Charter Oak State College, the state’s only public, online, degree-granting institution, provides affordable, diverse, and alternative opportunities for adults to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. The College's mission is to validate learning acquired through traditional and non-traditional experiences, including its own courses. The College rigorously upholds standards of high quality and seeks to inspire adults with the self-enrichment potential of non-traditional higher education.
Charter Oak State College Vision:
Charter Oak State College: A dynamic community of online learners advancing the nation’s workforce one graduate at a time.
Equity Statement:
Charter Oak State College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.
Anticipated Start Date:
Continuous open recruitment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from a regionally accredited institution and CSWE Accredited Program; or master degree related field.
Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated training or experience in teaching in an online asynchronous environment;
- Minimum three (3) years of industry and practical experience in a professional discipline;
Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)
Substitutions Allowed:
Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least two (2) years of higher education teaching experience or one (1) year of higher education online teaching experience.
- Doctoral degree (DSW or PhD in Social Work) from a regionally accredited institution;
- Extensive knowledge working in a learning management system;
Starting Salary:
Faculty are paid on a per student basis for teaching.
Application Instructions:
To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.
Incomplete applications and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. Please note that due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to field phone/email inquiries and confirm receipt of completed applications. You will receive an automated email confirming that your application was submitted successfully.
Background Screening:
All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination
CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Nicholas D'Agostino Director of Equal Employment Opportunity
[email protected]
CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F
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