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.
EEO Statement Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Category:
Faculty/Instructional Department:
Social Work EEO number: 27A013
Position FTE:
Part-time Salary Band:
NA Job Summary/Basic Function WSU's College of Health, Education and Human Services (CHEH) is accepting applications for adjunct teaching positions in Human Services and Social Work for Fall 2026 - Summer 2027 semesters. Individuals with academic and performance qualifications for the ranks of adjunct instructor through adjunct professor are encouraged to apply for positions in the following disciplines: Human Services, Social Work Minimum Qualifications Professional experience or academic qualifications covering subject matter taught within the College of Health, Education and Human Services. Applicant must possess an academic degree one level above the level at which they will teach, except in programs for terminal degrees or when equivalent experience is established. In terminal degree programs, adjunct faculty must possess the same level of degree. If teaching outside field of their advanced degree, adjuncts must have completed at least 18 graduate level credit hours of instruction in the field where they teach. At least 1 year professional or teaching experience unless otherwise noted in program specific qualifications. Candidates must have a commitment to the college's mission of integrating diversity into all aspects of our programs.
Program specific requirements:
Social Work:
MSW and three years of practice experience Essential Functions and percent of time Teaching via didactics, clinical and/or simulation experiences - varies between in-person and on-line synchronous and asynchronous - 100% Working Conditions Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply. To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer conduct various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources . Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees. Special Instructions to Applicants Official transcripts will be required prior to hiring.
