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Posted: July 15, 2026
Level: Adjunct FacultyLocation:
Charter Oak State College
185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051
**This position is fully remote**
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The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), is developing a pool of qualified applicants for potential part-time adjunct teaching positions. These positions are filled on an as-needed basis depending on course offerings, enrollment, and program needs. Applications remain active for one year. Candidates will be contacted only if a teaching need arises and they meet the qualifications for the position.
Adjunct Faculty Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses within the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) curriculum in an online, asynchronous learning environment.
• Facilitate student learning using evidence-informed teaching practices consistent with the CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
• Foster an engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that promotes student success.
• Connect students experiencing academic or personal challenges with appropriate college support services, including advising, tutoring, accessibility services, and counseling.
• Maintain an active online presence in assigned courses a minimum of four days each week.
• Monitor course discussions, provide timely and substantive feedback on assignments, and respond to student inquiries within established college timelines.
• Attend faculty meetings, either virtually or in person as appropriate, including the annual faculty meeting when requested.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities.
• Demonstrate cultural humility and the ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Utilize Blackboard and other required instructional technologies effectively.

Note: Candidates are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills and maintain reliable technology and high-speed internet access.Charter Oak State College Mission:
As part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system, Charter Oak State College, Connecticut's only public online degree-granting institution, provides affordable, flexible, and high-quality educational opportunities for adult learners. The College recognizes and validates learning acquired through traditional and non-traditional experiences while maintaining rigorous academic standards.Vision:
A dynamic community of online learners advancing the nation's workforce one graduate at a time.Equity Statement:
Charter Oak State College commits to identifying and dismantling structural barriers, advancing equitable policies and practices, and fostering an inclusive learning environment that supports student, faculty, and staff success.Anticipated Start Date:
As neededEssential Duties:
Under the direction of the BSW Program Director, adjunct faculty members are responsible for teaching assigned courses and facilitating student learning through effective online instruction.
Responsibilities include:

• Complete the Charter Oak Faculty Orientation within 30 days of approval to teach.
• Complete a quality review of assigned courses prior to the beginning of each term.
• Actively engage with students throughout the course and respond to student questions within 48 hours.
• Facilitate instruction using Blackboard according to approved course design.
• Proactively contact students who miss assignments or demonstrate signs of academic risk.
• Refer students to appropriate academic and student support services when needed.
• Notify the BSW Program Director of significant student concerns or issues.
• Post weekly announcements and instructional updates, including course overview videos when appropriate.
• Provide timely, personalized, and substantive feedback on student work consistent with College grading policies.
• Maintain accurate grading records and submit final grades by established College deadlines.
• Collect and submit required program assessment and accreditation data.
• Maintain professional communication with students, faculty, and College personnel.
• Participate in department meetings, program assessment, curriculum review, and accreditation activities as requested.
• Maintain current knowledge of developments in social work education and professional practice.
• Comply with all College, CSCU, state, federal, and CSWE accreditation policies and requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program or a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Minimum of two (2) years of post-degree professional social work practice experience.
• Previous higher education teaching experience.
• Previous experience teaching in an online asynchronous learning environment, including the use of a learning management system such as Blackboard, Canvas, or a comparable platform.
• Demonstrated knowledge of generalist social work practice, the NASW Code of Ethics, and the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
• Demonstrated proficiency using instructional technology, learning management systems, and common computer applications.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to foster an engaging, inclusive, and student-centered online learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in a CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Social Work program.
• Experience with competency-based assessment and CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of social work practice (e.g., child welfare, behavioral health, healthcare, aging, policy, community practice, research, or clinical practice).
• Experience mentoring or advising undergraduate social work students.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities.

Compensation:
Adjunct faculty are compensated on a per-student enrollment basis in accordance with Charter Oak State College policies.Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit:

• Cover Letter
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Applications remain active for one year. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Background Screening:
Employment is contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the United States and successful completion of all required background screenings in accordance with CSCU policies.
Clery Act:
The following link to Charter Oak's Annual Security Report complies with the requirement of the Clery Act which outlines several administrative items related to campus security.
https://www.charteroak.edu/securityNotice of Nondiscrimination:
Charter Oak State College is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.
CHARTER OAK STATE COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.