MSW Program Adjunct Faculty

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : MSW Program adjunct faculty

Position Type : Temporary & Continuing

Department : Social Work

Adjunct instructor for MSW Program Play Therapy Certificate Program needed for one or more courses on a semester-by-semester basis. This posting is for online asynchronous instruction, and potentially hybrid teaching position, the candidate selected for the position must reside in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, Texas, South Dakota, Washington state, Wisconsin, or Wyoming after acceptance of employment.

Major Areas of Responsibility :

The ideal candidate will

• demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching future play therapists in the MSW program
• actively participating in curriculum design and development and review for the new Play Therapy Certificate
• work with the MSW Program leadership in fulfilling Play Therapy cognate and certificate expectation
• maintain compliance with Association for Play Therapy standards for curriculum, field placement, and assessment.

Augustana prides itself on excellent classroom instruction, thus the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students in a liberal arts environment.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Interacting with students, faculty, and leadership with diverse backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be top priorities of the candidate.

Location :

Augustana’s location in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (www.siouxfalls.com) provides an exceptionally high quality of living in an affordable community environment. Sioux Falls has more than 70 parks, over 40 miles of greenways, a walkable downtown that features musical and cultural events, and award-winning restaurants. Our metro area (population 280,000) is one of the fastest growing regions in the country and is recognized as a major medical, retail, and financial center. If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no further than Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD.

Application Procedure :

Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials via our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu. Please send : (1) a cover letter, (2) a statement of teaching philosophy, (3) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, (4) copies of Social Work License and Registered Play Therapist Certification, (5) a curriculum vita, (6) and a list of 3 references electronically.

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.