Adjunct Faculty for On-ground MSW, School of Social WorkW

About the role

Simmons University School of Social Work (SSW) is now accepting applications to increase its dynamic group of adjunct instructors. We are specifically recruiting adjunct instructors who are interested in teaching courses in the on-ground platform of our MSW program, located on the Simmons campus in Boston.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the on-ground platform of the MSW program, located on the Simmons campus in Boston.
• Offer courses Monday - Thursday during the day and evenings, as well as Friday and Saturday during the day.
• Teach a variety of clinical and macro courses three semesters per year: Fall and Spring, which are each 14 sessions of 2 hours and 50 minutes, and Summer, which is condensed into 9 sessions of 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Requirements

• A master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited CSWE program is required (except for teaching research and evaluation courses).
• A minimum of 5 years post-MSW experience is required.
• The highest level of clinical licensure (e.g., LICSW in Massachusetts) is required to teach clinical courses.
• Prior or current experience teaching in the classroom or training social workers is required.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree is preferred but not required.
• Please upload your CV/resume, cover letter as to why you are interested in the position, your social work areas of expertise, and what courses you hope to teach. See here for courses in the required curriculum.
• Names and contact information for two references.

Benefits

This is a non-benefits eligible position. Compensation for adjunct faculty is established at a set rate per course and does not vary based on experience, education, or other factors. Our compensation philosophy is centered around a comprehensive package that includes pay, retirement savings, and other offerings that can be seen here, as well as work-life balance initiatives such as flexible hours and remote work opportunities. We are committed to offering a package that empowers individuals to thrive in their roles, contribute meaningfully, and lead with confidence.

Pay

$6,395 (per course)

Schedule

Compensation for adjunct faculty is established at a set rate per course and does not vary based on experience, education, or other factors.