Adjunct Faculty - Social Work

Job Title Adjunct Faculty - Social Work Agency Texas A&M University - Central Texas Department College of Arts & Sciences Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Killeen, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description Applications for part-time adjunct faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed when openings become available.

Future teaching assignments are on a semester-by-semester basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. The Social Work Program within the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University – Central Texas is seeking applicants for adjunct instructors to teach in our CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program.

The successful candidate(s) will be expected to teach undergraduate social work courses in person, hybrid, or online, including practice courses. Experience and enthusiasm for teaching, mentoring undergraduate students, and promoting social justice and professional values is essential.

An MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, current social work licensure in Texas (or a comparable license from another jurisdiction), and a minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience are required. Please submit a curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three professional references or letters of recommendation.

Primarily responsible for the teaching/learning process. Adjunct instructors are hired to teach on a temporary and part-time basis. Adjunct instructors teaching courses for credit must meet the same requirements for professional and scholarly preparation as their full-time counterparts teaching in the same discipline.

A Presidential Proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on all new H‑1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025, and Texas A&M University–Central Texas will not pay this fee. Additionally, a moratorium issued by Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026, restricts the filing of new H‑1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.

Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Active professional social work licensure with direct clinical, community, or macro practice experience.

Ability to teach practice-based curriculum aligned with CSWE competencies and the NASW Code of Ethics. Exhibit enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching and employing innovative, student-centered teaching methods. Minimum Qualifications Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program. Current social work license (LMSW, LCSW, or equivalent state-issued social work credential).

Minimum of two (2) years of post-MSW social work practice experience (required by CSWE standards for practice-focused instruction). Preferred Qualifications Active Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Texas (or LCSW-S Approved Supervisor). Ph.D. or Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) or closely related field.

Prior higher education teaching experience, particularly with diverse or non-traditional student populations. Experience with online or hybrid learning management systems (e.g., Canvas). To Apply Please apply directly on our Texas A&M University-Central Texas Job Site.

Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV), teaching philosophy statement, undergraduate and graduate transcripts and either the contact information for three professional references or three letters of recommendation. It Is strongly encouraged to submit proof of active Social Work licensure in the attachment tab, though not required. All positions are security-sensitive.

Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.