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Adjunct Social Work Faculty

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026
Adjunct Social Work Faculty
Posting Details
Posting Information

Posting Number
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/4966
Classification Title Adjunct Faculty
Working Title Adjunct Social Work Faculty
Department Social Work
Salary Range
Position Summary
The Department of Social Work at Western Carolina University is looking for qualified part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach selected courses or supervise social work student field placements. These appointments are on a course by course basis. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

This posting is continuous in order to develop a qualified pool of interested candidates. If your academic area of interest/expertise meets the programmatic needs of the WCU Social Work Department, you may be contacted to discuss proposed teaching opportunities. These needs change from semester to semester.

Minimum qualifications Master's degree in Social Work with some practice experience. Candidates who teach in the substance abuse certificate program must be certified as a substance abuse counselor (CSAC) or hold licensure as a clinical additions specialist (LCAS).

Preferred: Master of Social Work with teaching experience
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work with some practice experience. Candidates who are selected to teach in the substance abuse certificate program must be certified as a substance abuse counselor (CSAC), or hold licensure as a clinical addictions specialist (LCAS).
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Social Work with some teaching experience.
Physical Demands
Posting Text

Open Date 07/07/2016
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Unofficial Transcripts
  3. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  4. List of references
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
    • Website - Jobs.wcu.edu
    • Indeed.com
    • Personal Referral
    • Agency Referral
    • Other

Western Carolina University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color,national origin, religion, sex, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition, Western Carolina University welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.


 

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