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.
04/23/2026 Description St. Bonaventure University is excited to begin accepting adjunct faculty applications to support course instruction in the Master of Social Work (MSW) distance education program. This new program is currently a candidate for accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) with an anticipated accreditation status being granted in July 2027. Our fully asynchronous program allows adjunct faculty positions to be 100% remote. The MSW program has a trauma-informed, social justice, clinical focus. As a clinical degree program, we aim to prepare our students to engage in socially justice practice across a wide range of settings and positions. We are particularly interested in faculty who are passionate about supporting student development and who have a history of successful design and delivery of asynchronous graduate social work courses. Applicants who meet the qualifications below with expertise in medical social work practice, geriatric practice, community organizing, forensic social work practice, family therapy, and work with veterans are particularly encouraged to apply. St. Bonaventure University is excited to begin accepting adjunct faculty applications to support course instruction in the Master of Social Work (MSW) distance education program. This new program is currently a candidate for accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) with an anticipated accreditation status being granted in July 2027. Our fully asynchronous program allows adjunct faculty positions to be 100% remote. The MSW program has a trauma-informed, social justice, clinical focus. As a clinical degree program, we aim to prepare our students to engage in socially justice practice across a wide range of settings and positions. We are particularly interested in faculty who are passionate about supporting student development and who have a history of successful design and delivery of asynchronous graduate social work courses. Applicants who meet the qualifications below with expertise in medical social work practice, geriatric practice, community organizing, forensic social work practice, family therapy, and work with veterans are particularly encouraged to apply.
Examples of Duties Responsibilities:
Course Instruction Facilitate a positive, engaging, and meaningful learning environment via asynchronous instruction. Emphasize problem-based learning, critical thinking, and evidence-informed clinical judgment. Evaluate student performance using clear criteria and provide students with substantive feedback to support knowledge and skill development. Maintain clear communication and regular presence in the online classroom (e.g. weekly online office hours) Collaborate with course lead on maintenance and development of courses
Compensation:
Instructors are compensated at a rate of $4,000 per 3-credit hour course, equivalent to $1,333 per credit hour, depending on course assignment
Typical Qualifications Responsibilities:
Course Instruction Facilitate a positive, engaging, and meaningful learning environment via asynchronous instruction. Emphasize problem-based learning, critical thinking, and evidence-informed clinical judgment. Evaluate student performance using clear criteria and provide students with substantive feedback to support knowledge and skill development. Maintain clear communication and regular presence in the online classroom (e.g. weekly online office hours) Collaborate with course lead on maintenance and development of courses
Compensation:
Instructors are compensated at a rate of $4,000 per 3-credit hour course, equivalent to $1,333 per credit hour, depending on course assignment. About the Program The St. Bonaventure University Master of Social Work program is a fully online, synchronous program. Courses are 7-weeks long and 15 weeks long for all the Practicum Seminar courses and the Integrated Clinical Assessment course. Faculty are part of a mission-driven team dedicated to preparing future trauma-informed, social justice clinical social work practitioners. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, please submit: A cover letter outlining your areas of expertise, clinical experience, online teaching experience, and teaching interest Curriculum vitae Contact information for three professional references About St. Bonaventure University St. Bonaventure University is located in the scenic Enchanted Mountain region of Western New York, approximately 75 miles south of Buffalo, New York, with easy access to major metropolitan areas. A close-knit and caring community guided by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity, St. Bonaventure is dedicated to academic excellence as informed by its Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. The university is committed to developing an inclusive community and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service. The university currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 graduate students in its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Communication, and Health Professions. U.S. News & World Report ranks SBU in the top 15% of regional universities in the North, for both value and overall. St. Bonaventure is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference (NCAA Division I), with athletes participating in 20 sports.
