Job Description

Whittier College invites applications from interested and qualified candidates for a one-semester adjunct position to teach one section of Approaches to Social Research (SOWK 310) and Lab (310L) and Social Welfare Policy and Services (SOWK 364)

SOWK 310 is a four-credit course for Social Work majors that includes a lab working with SPSS (conducted during regular class hours).

SOWK 364 is a three credit course with no lab component.

This appointment will be for one semester.

Teaching load 7 credit hours. The course is online with synchronous meetings scheduled from 3pm-4:15 pm Pacific Standard Time. Course dates are from 10/26/2020 thru 12/11/2020 plus finals.

Adjunct faculty are paid $1550 per teaching credit.

*All positions are subject a background check and final approval by the VPAA and Dean of Faculty.

Qualifications

Approaches to Social Research is aimed at Social Work majors who have taken statistics as a pre-requisite. Techniques for basic and applied social research is the emphasis. Research skills will be developed in the complementary use of: informant interviews, observations, surveys, and documents in addressing theoretical issues in the social sciences and practical applications in fields such as social work, health care delivery, and other human services.

Qualified faculty will also be able use a generalist approach to teach Social Work Policy and Services.

We are seeking someone with the following experience/qualifications:

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level in Social Work
• Expertise in research methods, especially with quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Post graduate experience in relation to social work and research
• Online teaching experience is highly desirable
• Applicants for this position should have a minimum of a Master’s degree in Social Work(MSW), ABD or Ph.D. is preferred.

Application Instructions

If you feel that you meet the qualifications for this position, please upload the following:

• A brief letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• A summary of teaching evaluations
• A syllabus for this course (or other syllabus from a course you have taught previously)

Questions may be addressed to Dr. Glen Hong (ghong@whittier.edu)

Position will remain open until filled by a qualified applicant.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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