Position Purpose:
Aurora University seeks talented adjunct faculty who are passionate
about teaching and learning. Adjunct faculty are qualified
part-time instructors offered teaching opportunities based on
course demand and staffing.
Essential Job Functions:
Aurora University is looking for adjunct faculty to work in the MSW
program, with opportunities to teach across the MSW core
curriculum. However, there is a particular need for instructors
qualified to teach the courses listed below:
• SWK 6381 Social Work with Groups
• SWK 6370 Social Work with Individuals & Families
• SWK 6180 and SWK 6185 Human Behavior in the Social Environment
I and II
• SWK 6250 Social Work Research
• SWK 6382 Social Work with Communities and Organizations
• SWK 6140 Social Welfare Policy and Institutions
• SWK 6500 Psychopathology
• SWK 6511 Evidence Based Social Work Practice
• SWK 6521 Psychotherapy in SW Practice
• SWK 6533 Advanced Macro Practice
• SWK 6575 DEI in SW Practice
• Electives in School Social Work, Child Welfare, Addictions,
Forensic Social Work, Military/Veteran SW, Healthcare SW, and
Gerontology
Teaching Responsibilities
AU faculty should be present and engaged in courses by doing the
following:
• Facilitate courses in person at the Aurora campus or the
University Center or in the online MSW program
• Meet weekly grading deadlines and maintain up-to-date grade
books.
• Be responsive to student email messages and requests for
assistance with 24 hour response time
• Provide mentorship in the discipline and content
expertise.
• Respond to all university and departmental requests, emails,
messages, and correspondence.
• Alert student, advisor, and Director of Graduate Studies when a
student is at risk of failing a course using Academic Alert
system
Essential Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
• An MSW degree, clinical license, and a minimum of five years of
professional experience are required.
• Weekday availability for campus-based classes is
necessary.
• Online courses are asynchronous and fully remote.
• Experience teaching is strongly preferred.
Skills:
The anticipated pay rate for this position is $1,100 per credit
hour. This compensation is subject to change at the sole
discretion of the university, based on institutional needs.