Adjunct Instructor - Social Work (BSW) - Spring 2027

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The School of Human Services at UNT Dallas offers a fully online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program that prepares students for generalist social work practice, aligned with the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).

Position Overview

UNT Dallas is bridging the gap between education and workforce readiness through our innovative Classroom to Career initiative. This initiative integrates experiential learning—such as internships, service learning, and project-based collaborations with industry partners—into every student’s academic journey. By emphasizing high-impact practices, we prepare students with both disciplinary expertise and the essential skills employers value most: communication, adaptability, teamwork, and leadership. Our graduates don’t just earn degrees; they launch purposeful, career-ready futures. We seek faculty across all disciplines who are eager to contribute to this transformative, campus-wide initiative actively.

Qualified individuals are being sought to establish a pool of readily available talented people from which these vacancies are filled as they occur. The adjunct instructor is responsible for teaching online undergraduate BSW courses (e.g., Human Behavior and the Social Environment, social welfare policy, and social work practice). The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about online teaching and student success. UNT Dallas is hiring adjunct instructors in Social Work to begin in the Spring 2027 semester.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program, with a minimum of two years of post-MSW professional social work practice experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in online/hybrid instruction.
• Knowledge of generalist social work practice, values, and the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Understanding of CSWE EPAS and the nine social work competencies.
• Effective use of learning management systems (Canvas).
• Ability to facilitate engaging online instruction and assess student learning outcomes.
• Familiarity with all populations and responsive teaching methods.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor all student populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or DSW) in Social Work or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate social work courses, particularly online.
• Familiarity with field education and accreditation processes.
• LMSW or LCSW preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

As required to meet the academic schedule.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

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