About the position
The University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global) is seeking applicants for the online adjunct faculty pool for the Master of Social Work (MSW) Program within the School of Arts and Sciences for the 2023/2024 academic year. UMass Global is a private nonprofit institution that offers nationally recognized academic programs designed for nontraditional learners, providing fully online courses and a self-paced online competency-based education through UMass Global MyPath. The MSW Program is committed to serving a diverse student population, many of whom are working full-time and balancing family responsibilities. As an adjunct faculty member, you will be responsible for teaching various courses, including Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Communities and Organizations, Social Work Research, Social Welfare Policy, Social Work Law and Ethics, and Family Violence, among others. Adjunct faculty members will not be required to create syllabi or curriculum, as all MSW courses are fully built. Your responsibilities will include utilizing innovative teaching techniques, preparing for courses by reviewing materials and ordering texts, being present in the course at least four days a week, responding to student inquiries in a timely manner, grading assignments according to university guidelines, and maintaining course records such as attendance and grades. Additionally, you will model the NASW Code of Ethics and monitor students to ensure compliance, attend adjunct faculty meetings three times a year, and complete all onboarding training for new faculty. The adjunct faculty pool aims to create a list of qualified applicants interested in teaching up to a maximum load of 9 sections per year, with courses offered in eight-week sessions throughout the academic year. This position allows for remote work from various states, including Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin, with recruitment in California and Massachusetts only if job responsibilities warrant it. Compensation for teaching a 3-unit course varies based on the faculty member's course assignment, with undergraduate courses paying $3348 and graduate courses paying $3748. All courses are taught online via Blackboard, with synchronous lectures held Monday through Thursday between 3-7 PM PST. Contracts are for 10 weeks, which includes one week for preparation, eight weeks of instruction, and one week for processing final grades.
Responsibilities
- Utilize innovative teaching techniques to engage students.
- Complete course preparation, including reviewing course materials and ordering texts.
- Be present in the course at least four days a week.
- Respond to student inquiries in a timely manner through the course platform or email.
- Grade assignments according to university guidelines, providing detailed feedback.
- Meet with students via Zoom or telephone as needed.
- Maintain course records such as attendance and grades.
- Model the NASW Code of Ethics and monitor students for compliance.
- Attend adjunct faculty meetings three times a year.
- Complete all onboarding training for new faculty.
Requirements
- Must have an MSW degree from a CSWE accredited program.
- Two years of post-masters work experience is required.
- Prior teaching experience at the university level is preferred.
- Ability to effectively teach adult learners is essential.
- Strong commitment to quality teaching, student success, and academic excellence is necessary.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse mix of student ages and backgrounds is highly desirable.
- Transcripts from outside the USA must include a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with online teaching platforms, particularly Blackboard.
- Familiarity with synchronous teaching methods and technology.
Benefits
- Remote work flexibility from various states.
- Competitive compensation based on course assignment.
