Details:

Posted: September 11, 2024
Level: Adjunct Faculty
Closing Date: The committee will begin reviewing applications immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with materials submitted by Wednesday, November 20, 2024, receiving priority consideration.

Location:

Charter Oak State College
185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051
**This position is fully remote**

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Charter Oak State College is developing a pool of applicants for potential part-time teaching positions for the credit course offerings in Social Work.

Charter Oak State College Mission:

As part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system, Charter Oak State College, the state’s only public, online, degree-granting institution, provides affordable, diverse, and alternative opportunities for adults to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. The College's mission is to validate learning acquired through traditional and non-traditional experiences, including its own courses. The College rigorously upholds standards of high quality and seeks to inspire adults with the self-enrichment potential of non-traditional higher education.

Charter Oak State College Vision:

Charter Oak State College: A dynamic community of online learners advancing the nation’s workforce one graduate at a time.

Charter Oak State College Equity Statement:

Charter Oak State College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date:

Spring 2025 Semester

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Social Work Program Director the Social Work Adjunct Faculty member is responsible for teaching the content of the classes and facilitating learning through effective performance in these essential duties:

• Teaches classes in the Social Work Department. Connects at-risk students with appropriate supportive services at COSC to address barriers to academic achievement, such as the Student Accessibility Services Office, campus tutoring, and the Counseling Center.
• Submits student progress reports, midterm grades, attendance reports, and final grades on time.
• Collects and reports data required for the Social Work Department Assessment and Strategic Plan.
• Attends required/mandatory college, and departmental meetings and trainings.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s in Social Work (MSW) or related field from a regionally accredited institution and CSWE Accredited Program.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:

• Minimum three (3) years of industry and practical experience in a professional discipline.
• Demonstrated training or experience in teaching in an online asynchronous environment.
• Demonstrated competency in computer applications.
• Experience using learning platforms, such as Blackboard.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Must have reliable technology and access to high-speed internet.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (DSW or PhD in Social Work) from a regionally accredited institution.
• Extensive knowledge working in a learning management system.
• At least two (2) years of higher education teaching experience or one (1) year of higher education online teaching experience.

Starting Salary:

Faculty are paid on a per student basis for teaching.

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobs

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

COSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson-cardenas@commnet.edu).

COSC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F