Social Work Adjunct Faculty

The School of Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh has a rich history of being committed to social justice and excellent educational programs in a world-class research institution that is rooted in the Pittsburgh community. The BASW and MSW programs aim to prepare graduate students with knowledge and skills that reflect the social work profession's values. Grounded in the person-in-environment framework, the MSW generalist curriculum trains students to use the scientific inquiry process to think critically about issues that impact people and systems at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. This also entails training students to engage in culturally responsive practices that promote human rights and social justice. The MSW program is looking to hire adjunct faculty who hold an MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited institution and have a minimum of two years post-MSW professional social work experience.

This posting is accepting applications for all Pitt Social Work courses, spanning Generalist/BASW, Direct Practice, and COSA specialties.

Generalist and BASW adjunct instructors need to have a working knowledge of theories that relate to human development, family formation, and the procedures used to investigate problems and interventions, as well as understand systems that impact the quality of people's lives across their lifespans. They should also have knowledge of the Western social welfare system and the mechanisms and structures that are used to solve social problems.

Direct Practice Adjunct Instructors need to have areas of specialized knowledge or practice experience in areas such as mental health, social work education, child welfare, substance use, and integrated health and be versed in evidence-based interventions and treatment milieus within the specializations.

COSA Adjunct Instructors need to have areas of specialized knowledge or practice experience in areas such as community organizing, community planning and development, advocacy, governance, organizational management, and non-profit management. They should have skills to address core skill competencies and national standards for community building and social work management.

Instructors are expected to create engaging and inclusive learning environments and demonstrate mastery of course content. Their schedules should allow them to meet with students as needed, attend meetings, training, and orientations as required, and follow established program/institutional guidelines. The MSW program is committed to academic excellence and is looking for social work professionals who embody the values of the profession and can provide quality education.

Appointment Details

Rate:

$7,500 per three-credit course

Benefits eligibility for part-time faculty can be viewed at https://www.hr.pitt.edu/current-employees/benefits/health-wellness/medical-plans-bargaining-unit-faculty.

Appointment Type:

Part-time regular, Appointment Stream adjunct instructor

Minimum education requirements

• Earned Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited institution
• Minimum experience requirement
• Minimum of two years post-MSW professional social work experience

Application requirements

Please submit a curriculum vitae along with a cover letter.

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