Adjunct Faculty Pool

Posting Number: F00815P | Department: Social Work | Location: Arlington | Part-time, Non-Tenured | Pay Basis: Monthly | Benefits Eligible: Yes | 25 Vacancies | Review Begins: 11/02/2026 | Desired Start: 01/18/2027

About the role

The UTA School of Social Work seeks qualified candidates for part-time adjunct faculty in the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs. Adjunct faculty contribute to the School’s mission by preparing students for ethical, evidence-informed, and professionally responsive social work practice. Teaching assignments may include in-person and/or online courses at the UTA main campus, UTA West, or through online delivery, depending on program needs, enrollment, modality, and candidate expertise. Course assignments may vary by semester and may include courses in human behavior in the social environment, research, generalist, clinical, and macro practice, policy, field-related content, and elective topics. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as teaching needs arise.

UTA’s School of Social Work — one of the largest and most respected social work programs in the country, serving more than 2,200 students across the BSW, MSW, and Ph.D. levels — is entering a defining season of growth. The School is launching a new online Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program and expanding its footprint with a new program presence at the UTA West campus in Parker County. Faculty will have opportunities to support the success of the new online DSW program and engage with the School’s expanding presence at UTA West. The School is home to the Center for Addiction and Recovery Studies (CARS), the Child Welfare Research Center (CWRC), the Emotional Robotics Living Lab (ERLL), the Studying Alcohol and Related Risks (STARR) Lab, the Preventing & Intervening on Violence Over Time (PIVOT) Lab, and the Social Networks for Social Good (SNSG) Lab.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned social work course(s) in face-to-face and/or online modalities using approved syllabi, course learning outcomes, and program expectations
• Deliver engaging, student-centered instruction
• Maintain regular communication with students and hold office hours appropriate to the course modality
• Use Canvas and other instructional technologies effectively to support instruction and student engagement
• Provide timely, substantive feedback and submit grades and required course documentation by established deadlines
• Support student mastery of social work knowledge, values, ethics, and competencies consistent with CSWE accreditation expectations and the goals of the BSW and MSW programs
• Incorporate current social work practice knowledge, ethical standards, and evidence-informed approaches into assigned courses
• Participate in required orientation, training, or program meetings related to adjunct teaching responsibilities

Requirements

For undergraduate-level courses:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program
• A minimum of two years of post-MSW professional social work practice experience

For graduate-level courses:

• Doctoral degree in social work or a related field preferred; MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program required
• Relevant graduate-level preparation, teaching expertise, and significant professional practice experience appropriate to the assigned course

Preferred qualifications

• DSW, PhD, or other relevant doctoral degree
• Prior teaching experience in BSW or MSW education