Adjunct Faculty - Social Work
- Employer
- Saint Catherine University
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 22, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Professional Fields, Social Work & Human Services, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Other Social & Behavioral Sciences, Sociology, Administrative, Student Affairs, Counseling, Minority & Multicultural Affairs
- Employment Level
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Full Time
TheDepartment of Social WorkatSt. Catherine Universityinvites applications for potentialAdjunctpositions. Each semester there may be opportunities for us to hire adjunct faculty as our current faculty go on sabbatical or go on leave or have unexpected emergencies. When that happens, we assess what resources we need to ensure our students have a rich academic experience.
TheDepartment of Social Workis part of theHenrietta
Schmoll School of Health. We prepare students for critically
reflective practice to use social work knowledge, values, and
skills to demonstrate the intrinsic value of all humankind in a
unified purpose to serve those in need and promote social justice
and human rights. Our faculty work collaboratively to support
students who are passionate about social justice and plan to use
their education and training to lead and influence positive change
in their communities. BothBSWandMSWprograms are
offered.
Responsibilities include all of the following:
- Teach one-two classes on a semester basis in the traditional
classroom, online and field environments;
- Educate and support students in their classroom and/or field
experiences;
- Communicate respectfully and build relationships of trust with
people of all cultures and abilities;
- Foster a culture of inclusive excellence through authentic
relationships with students as an educator, an advisor, and a
mentor;
- Follow procedures that ensure compliance with Council of Social
Work Education accreditation standards;
- Monitor and assess student-learning outcomes and provide timely
and frequent feedback to students on academic
performance;
- Monitor curriculum content and make recommendations as
appropriate to maintain relevance;
- Consistent with the university’s Catholic identity, its commitment to women, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and dedication to a liberal arts-based curriculum, adjunct faculty are expected to manifest these themes in their teaching and practice experiences
Responsibilities may include some of the following:
- Act as an ambassador to the community for the Social Work
department, the Henrietta Schmoll School of Health and St.
Catherine University;
- Participate in offered trainings for agency field instructors
and students;
- Attend adjunct faculty meetings and participate in faculty
development
- Conduct agency site-visits in the community for monitoring and evaluating student field experiences
St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a
comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s
largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs
for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional
education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry
and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St.
Catherineenrolls studentsin
certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral
programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
from aCSWE-accredited social work
program.
- Current and valid graduate level social work license in
Minnesota.
- Two- years of postMSWsocial work practice experience.
- Experience teaching in a university setting or in field
administration.
- Critical, self-reflective pedagogy, and anti-oppressive
practice experience.
- Experience teaching and mentoring diverse student populations.
We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university
climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural
understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the
university’s commitment to women, diversity and social justice,
preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in
their experience and service.
St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us athr@stkate.eduor 651-690-6565.
Application instructions for FACULTYVisitSt. Kate
Careersto apply. Three references and successful completion of
a background check will be required for employment. Applications
will be considered as adjunct needs arise.
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free
Workplace
Our university is a proud member of the Upper MidwestHERCand is committed to recruiting and retaining
outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career
couples. For more information and to find other higher education
jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit:
www.uppermidwestherc.org.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- *HRQ: What is your highest level of
completed education?
- Some high school
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Some graduate school
- Master's degree
- ABD
- Professional degree (e.g., JD, MD)
- Doctoral degree
- *HRQ: For any education beyond high
school, please list the degree or certification and the area of
focus.
(Open Ended Question)
- *Do you have a Masters Degree in
Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited social work program?
- Yes
- No
- *Please indicate which of the
following social work licenses you hold that is current and valid
in Minnesota.
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
- I do not have a current and valid social work license in Minnesota
- *How many years of full-time social
work practice experience do you have post MSW?
- None to some
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years or more
- *HRQ: Are you presently legally
authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer?
Please be aware that St. Catherine University is only able to
consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United
States.
- Yes
- No
- *HRQ: Can you perform the essential
functions of this position with or without accommodation?
- Yes
- No
- *HRQ: How did you hear about this
opportunity?
- St. Catherine University website
- St. Catherine University employee
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