Adjunct Faculty: Masters of Social Work

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

Concordia University Wisconsin seeks qualified applicants to teach in our online asynchronous Master of Social Work program. This position offers an opportunity to teach graduate students in a fully online and asynchronous learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in social work practice, pedagogy, and a passion for fostering student engagement and success in an online setting. We seek a mission-oriented individual who is committed to excellence in teaching.

The successful candidate will have a strong Christian commitment demonstrated by an ability to integrate a biblical worldview integrated across the curriculum. The Department of Social Work is a dynamic and growing department. The MSW program specialization is Advanced Generalist

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Course Instruction: Deliver engaging and interactive content for MSW students through asynchronous online platforms. Maintain course materials, such as readings, assignments, and multimedia resources.
• Student Engagement and Support: Provide timely and substantive feedback on assignments, engage in online discussions, and offer academic support to students through virtual office hours, email exchanges, or other online channels.
• Grading and Assessment: Grade student assignments, using rubrics, in a timely manner and provide substantive feedback.
• Technology Integration: Utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) to administer courses, track student progress, and communicate with students. Stay up-to-date on best practices for online teaching.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of online pedagogy and technology.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in an online environment.
• Familiarity with online course platforms such as Blackboard and Canvas is desirable.
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

• An MSW from a CSWE accredited program with a minimum of two years post degree experience is required. The preferred candidate will also have an earned doctorate in Social Work, or a closely related field
• A Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited institution. A Ph.D. or DSW is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional social work experience, post MSW, including clinical, community-based, or policy-related practice. Teaching experience, particularly in online or asynchronous formats, is highly desirable.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 80 undergraduate majors, over 50 master's degree programs, and 10 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.