Adjunct Faculty – Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Details:
Posted: July 15, 2026
Level: Adjunct Faculty Location:
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 needed Essential 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