Adjunct Faculty - Social Work AR9970

Xavier University seeks Adjunct Faculty to teach in the Department of Social Work. Adjuncts typically teach one, 3-credit course in the Spring and/or Fall semesters in the Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) program. Course assignments are made with consideration of the candidate’s expertise but examples include:

• Social Policy & Contemporary Issues
• Introduction to Gender and Diversity Studies
• Child Welfare and Development
• Communication Skills with Diverse Clients
• Trends in Modern Society: Race
• Values, Human Rights, and Advocacy
• Research Methods

Key Qualifications:

• Master’s level degree or higher in social work from a CSWE-accredited program, or a master’s degree or higher in a field other than social work (such as gender studies, gerontology, African studies) that is related to a special social work topic (Gender & Diversity, Race Relations, or Aging)
• Or, a BSW from a CSWE-accredited program and 10 years of practice in the field of social work

Xavier is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, skin color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

To ensure prompt consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter and resume. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Candidates are also asked to include in their cover letter a brief statement on how they might support/contribute to Xavier’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts and is strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our mission . We strive for a climate of respect and inclusiveness that welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, is committed unreservedly to open and free inquiry, and deliberately seeks out multiple perspectives.