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Rowan University

Adjunct Faculty, Department of Social Work

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 07/02/2026

Location: Glassboro, NJ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/20/2026

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What they do

A Social Work Professor teaches foundational ideas, truths, and methods in social work to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.

$131,424 / year median in New Jersey

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

The Social Work Department in the Ric Edelman College of Communication, Humanities and Social Sciences at Rowan University is seeking applicants qualified to teach Bachelor's level and Master's level generalist courses (e.g., practice, policy, research and clinical/ mental health courses) as well as courses related to our specialization in Mental Health, Equity, and Well-being. Depending upon scheduling needs, adjunct faculty may teach up to two courses per semester. Current needs for Fall '26 are: -BSW Introduction to Social Work on Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am-12:15pm -MSW Research Methods with sections at 3:30pm-4:45pm, 5pm-6:15pm, and 6:30pm-7:45pm.

Qualifications:

MSW and two years of practice experience required. DSW/ PhD in Social Work or related discipline and college-level-teaching experience preferred. All applications must be submitted through our online application system.

Note:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor a visa for this position. In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act , and in accordance with the current MOA, Rowan University adjuncts are provided with a minimum of $2,225 per credit for all courses taught, with a maximum teaching load of 8 credits per semester and 12 credits in an academic year. Courses will be assigned to instructors by College & Department on an as-needed basis.