Social Work (BSW or MSW) - Adjunct Faculty

Social Work (BSW or MSW) - Adjunct Faculty

Job Description

• The Bethel University Social Work Department is seeking passionate and qualified candidates with a background in advanced social work practice. Applicants should hold an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and have at least two years of post-master's experience. We're looking for a dedicated educator and practitioner who brings real-world experience to the classroom and is committed to shaping the next generation of social work professionals.

What you'll do

• This position specifically seeks a qualified candidate to teach one or more of the following courses:
• • SOW(K) 210Z Into to Social Work
  • SOW(K) 240 Socioeconomic and Justice Issues in Marketplace Economies
  • A variety of Practicum Courses in BSW and MSW
  • SOWK709 Justice-Informed Clinical Practice in Response to Crisis, Trauma, and Marginalization
  • SOWK733 Advanced Social Policy, Community Health, and Environmental Justice
  • SOWK737 Advanced Clinical Practice and Evidence-Based Interventions

Qualifications

• Ability to reflect thoughtfully on and/or demonstrate the integration of Christian faith with social work practice.
• A proven track record of effective collaboration in team-oriented environments is also highly desired.

Experience:

• Two years post-MSW experience and successful practice as a social worker required. Demonstrated teaching excellence in higher education is preferred.

Education:

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or DSW) preferred. MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program required. Candidate must be a Licensed Social Worker (LICSW, LISW, or LCSW).

Compensation

• At Bethel, we offer classes that are 1, 2 or 4 credits. We pay $1,000 per credit hour for online courses and $1,250 per credit hour for in person or hybrid courses

Position open:

• Ongoing

Additional Responsibilities:

Bethel's mission is to educate and equip students to lead lives of impact through transformative academics in a Christ-centered community. Bethel's employee community plays a central role in developing our students as whole and holy persons. To carry out this mission, Bethel uses the foundation of our guiding documents, the Affirmation of Faith, Community Covenant, and Key Policies. Bethel expects all employees to actively participate in creating our Christ-centered community by agreeing with and abiding by our core beliefs in the Affirmation of Faith and supporting all other beliefs as Biblical, responsible, and thoughtful approaches while avoiding dissension and divisiveness. Employees teach and mentor students and help one another uphold our Community Covenant commitments. As a result of these expectations, all University employees act as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to carry out its mission and foster Bethel's Christ-centered covenant community.

Other Duties: The essential functions, tasks and responsibilities of this position may change from time to time. Bethel University reserves the right to add or omit duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the University or its leadership. Additional tasks or duties required of the position, will be communicated to the incumbent with specificity to ensure the employee may perform their role with complete understanding. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed; it is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Remote Work and Sponsorship Restrictions:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Please be aware that, due to specific legal and operational considerations, we are unable to consider applicants who live in and work from the following states: AK, CA, CO, CT, Washington DC, HI, IL, IN, MA, MD, MT, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, VT, and WA. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.


Work Environment:

The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university in which all employees are expected to have a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of the University, and an agreement to abide by all University policies.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time


Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 4,700 students from 50 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world.

Bethel University's Christ-centered mission includes a commitment to equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity. Bethel does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, or age in its admissions, educational programs, or employment practices.

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