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East Stroudsburg University
23-26 CY Sociology, Social Work & Criminal Justice Adjunct Pool
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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.
$79,226 / year median in Pennsylvania
+2% projected growth
Job Description
The Department of Sociology, Social Work & Criminal Justice at East Stroudsburg University is establishing a three-year, temporary faculty teaching pool. All candidates must be able to teach the introductory, theory and practice courses within their academic disciplines. Candidates for sociology must also be able to teach general education course offerings. Candidates for social work must have an MSW degree with at least 2 years post-graduate practice experience and be a licensed social work practitioner. It is also expected that candidates for criminal justice have experience working in the criminal justice field. Applications on-hand will be used to fill vacancies as needed. Distance learning and/or off-campus teaching opportunities may be possible. ESU's Department of Sociology, Social Work and Criminal Justice offers several programs of study that lead to a Bachelor's degree. Students can complete the Bachelor of Arts Program in Sociology, the CSWE Accredited Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) Program or the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Program. Each program prepares students to excel in their chosen field of study Qualifications Competency to teach courses in sociology or social work or criminal justice Master's Degree in Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice/Criminology and/or a related field is required. A Ph.D. Degree in Sociology, Social Work or Criminal Justice/Criminology is preferred. Candidate should demonstrate teaching excellence in areas of competence. Candidates for social work positions must have an MSW degree with at least 2 years post-graduate practice experience and be a licensed social work practitioner. Candidates for criminal justice positions should have work experience in the criminal justice field. Experience working with diverse populations preferred. Final selection will be based on excellence in scholastic achievement, a review of the candidate's curriculum vitae and a successful interview. What We Offer If qualified, outstanding benefits package including medical from date of hire, retirement contributions, employee wellness program, and paid holiday leave. Optional membership to PSECU Credit Union Community commitment to living by the