Adjunct Professor of Social Work

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Springfield, MA

Job Type: Adjunct

Job Number: 00291

Department: Social Work

Opening Date: 10/28/2025

Description

Springfield College, a leader in social work education rooted in our Humanics philosophy - the education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity - invites applications for Adjunct Professors in our growing Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs.

Our department is expanding access to social work education across New England and New York State through innovative online and hybrid learning communities. We seek practitioner- scholars committed to transformative teaching, student support, and advancing social and economic justice.

Accredited by CSWE since 1989, the Springfield College Department of Social Work offers BSW and MSW degree programs with campus-based and online cohorts. Our students learn in communities built on collaboration, service, and a strong ethic of care - preparing graduates to lead change in organizations, communities, and society.

Compensation for adjunct faculty with fewer than 3 years college teaching experience is $2820 for a 3-credit course

Compensation for adjunct faculty with 3 or more years college teaching experience is $3513 for a 3-credit course.

Responsibilities

- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in one or more areas:

Social work practice

HBSE

Social welfare policy

Research

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice

- Deliver engaging instruction in online, hybrid, or in-person modalities

- Integrate CSWE competencies and the NASW Code of Ethics into learning activities

- Provide timely and supportive feedback to foster student success

- Participate in required faculty orientation and ongoing instructional development

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

- Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program

- Minimum of two years post-MSW professional social work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

- Independent clinical licensure (LICSW/LCSW or equivalent)

- Teaching experience in higher education (online or in person)

- Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Brightspace)

- Expertise in serving diverse populations across New England and New York State

This position is not eligible for benefits.