Northern Kentucky University
Social Work Adjunct Faculty Applicant Pool
Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States,
Posting Details
Position Information
Working TitleSocial Work Adjunct Faculty Applicant Pool
DepartmentSchool of Social Work
Full Time or Part Time?Part - Time
Position Numbertbd
Commitment to Inclusive ExcellenceNorthern Kentucky University ( NKU ) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work.
NKU
is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence.
Purpose of PositionThe School of Social Work at Northern Kentucky University is seeking to create a database of potential part-time instructors qualified to teach courses at both the Master and Bachelor social work programs. Applicants should be qualified to teach courses that are primarily online.
THERE
IS
NOT
A
SPECIFIC
POSITION
ASSOCIATED
WITH
THIS
POSTING .
THIS
POSTING
WILL
BE
USED
TO
CREATE
A
DATABASE
OF
POTENTIAL
PART - TIME
FACULTY .
Primary ResponsibilitiesAdjunct faculty work under the leadership of
BSW
and
MSW
full-time faculty. Courses are designed by full-time faculty according to Council on Social Work Education ( CSWE ) policies and standards. Adjunct faculty assist full-time faculty in presenting the course content assigned.
All adjuncts complete all program and university mandatory online instruction orientation(s) and training(s) regardless of previous online instruction experience or training. Candidates should have a computer preferably manufactured in the past three years, web camera, and high-speed internet connection. Additionally, candidate computers should have Windows 98 or better/ Mac
OSX
10.4 or higher, Sound card, and MS Office 2004 or higher, or some other word processor.
Duties and Responsibilities1) Teach assigned courses as specified in the schedule and course contract either fully online or hybrid model through NKU's learning platform.2) Complete mandatory training for online instruction.3) Teaching the assigned class in accordance with syllabus, learning objectives, and session plans.4) Provide online meeting times for students as detailed in the course syllabus.5) Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, or exams6) Administer evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics.7) Provide feedback in a timely manner on student progress8) Be available for student consultation9) Managing the MyNKU online grading system.
QualificationsAll applicants must have a minimum of a master's degree in social work. An
MSW
and at least two years social work experience is required to teach practice courses.
Skills and Knowledge Preferred:Current knowledge of the relevant disciplinePrior teaching experience in a graduate or undergraduate program or corporate training, particularly to adult studentsPrior experience teaching onlineAbility to use technology effectively in teaching
A complete application will include the following elements:- A cover letter that describes how well the applicant satisfies the required and preferred qualifications listed above and how the applicant will specifically contribute to the success of the social work program- Resume- Three professional references- Evidence of requests of official graduate transcripts
Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law- Provide official transcripts to
NKU
Provost office- Complete any mandatory Online Faculty Orientation course(s)
For additional information about the position or application process, please contact Dr. Linda Ault, Interim Director of the School of Social Work by email aultl1@nku.edu or Ms. Melanie Hall at 859 572-5604.
For more information about the School of Social Work programs, please see: https://nku.edu/academics/chhs/programs/schools/socialwork.html.
Minimum EducationMaster's Degree
Preferred EducationMaster's Degree
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number2020F491
Job Open Date11/30/2021
Job Close Date
Open Until FilledYes
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Position Information
Working TitleSocial Work Adjunct Faculty Applicant Pool
DepartmentSchool of Social Work
Full Time or Part Time?Part - Time
Position Numbertbd
Commitment to Inclusive ExcellenceNorthern Kentucky University ( NKU ) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work.
NKU
is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence.
Purpose of PositionThe School of Social Work at Northern Kentucky University is seeking to create a database of potential part-time instructors qualified to teach courses at both the Master and Bachelor social work programs. Applicants should be qualified to teach courses that are primarily online.
THERE
IS
NOT
A
SPECIFIC
POSITION
ASSOCIATED
WITH
THIS
POSTING .
THIS
POSTING
WILL
BE
USED
TO
CREATE
A
DATABASE
OF
POTENTIAL
PART - TIME
FACULTY .
Primary ResponsibilitiesAdjunct faculty work under the leadership of
BSW
and
MSW
full-time faculty. Courses are designed by full-time faculty according to Council on Social Work Education ( CSWE ) policies and standards. Adjunct faculty assist full-time faculty in presenting the course content assigned.
All adjuncts complete all program and university mandatory online instruction orientation(s) and training(s) regardless of previous online instruction experience or training. Candidates should have a computer preferably manufactured in the past three years, web camera, and high-speed internet connection. Additionally, candidate computers should have Windows 98 or better/ Mac
OSX
10.4 or higher, Sound card, and MS Office 2004 or higher, or some other word processor.
Duties and Responsibilities1) Teach assigned courses as specified in the schedule and course contract either fully online or hybrid model through NKU's learning platform.2) Complete mandatory training for online instruction.3) Teaching the assigned class in accordance with syllabus, learning objectives, and session plans.4) Provide online meeting times for students as detailed in the course syllabus.5) Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, or exams6) Administer evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics.7) Provide feedback in a timely manner on student progress8) Be available for student consultation9) Managing the MyNKU online grading system.
QualificationsAll applicants must have a minimum of a master's degree in social work. An
MSW
and at least two years social work experience is required to teach practice courses.
Skills and Knowledge Preferred:Current knowledge of the relevant disciplinePrior teaching experience in a graduate or undergraduate program or corporate training, particularly to adult studentsPrior experience teaching onlineAbility to use technology effectively in teaching
A complete application will include the following elements:- A cover letter that describes how well the applicant satisfies the required and preferred qualifications listed above and how the applicant will specifically contribute to the success of the social work program- Resume- Three professional references- Evidence of requests of official graduate transcripts
Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law- Provide official transcripts to
NKU
Provost office- Complete any mandatory Online Faculty Orientation course(s)
For additional information about the position or application process, please contact Dr. Linda Ault, Interim Director of the School of Social Work by email aultl1@nku.edu or Ms. Melanie Hall at 859 572-5604.
For more information about the School of Social Work programs, please see: https://nku.edu/academics/chhs/programs/schools/socialwork.html.
Minimum EducationMaster's Degree
Preferred EducationMaster's Degree
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number2020F491
Job Open Date11/30/2021
Job Close Date
Open Until FilledYes
Quick Link
#J-18808-Ljbffr