Adjunct Faculty for On-ground MSW, School of Social Work

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Adjunct Faculty for On-ground MSW, School of Social Work

Simmons University School of Social Work (SSW) is now accepting applications to increase our dynamic group of adjunct instructors. We are specifically recruiting adjunct instructors who are interested in teaching courses in the on-ground platform of our MSW program, located on the Simmons campus in Boston. The MSW program offers a variety of clinical and macro courses three semesters per year: Fall and Spring, which are each 14 sessions of 2 hours and 50 minutes, and Summer, which is condensed into 9 sessions of 3 hours and 50 minutes. Courses are offered Monday – Thursday during the day and evenings, as well as Friday and Saturday during the day.

Simmons University is a small, highly collegial and dynamic university located in the heart of Boston’s world-renowned Longwood Medical Area. Simmons is comprised of an undergraduate liberal arts education program for women and those who identify as women plus professional graduate schools with master's and doctoral programs for all genders, presenting unique and rich opportunities for interdisciplinary research and collaboration. The Simmons School of Social Work offers degrees at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral levels (BSW, MSW, DSW, PhD). Our MSW Program is offered via robust on-ground and online platforms. Areas of current SSW faculty expertise include: dynamics of diversity, family and intimate partner violence, immigration, health and health policy, health disparities, aging, behavioral health, substance use, suicidality, child maltreatment, social policy, and innovations in social work education.

Qualifications
● A master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited CSWE program is required (except for teaching research and evaluation courses).
● A minimum of 5 years post-MSW experience is required.
● Highest level of clinical licensure (e.g., LICSW in Massachusetts) is required to teach clinical courses.
● Prior or current experience teaching in the classroom or training social workers is required.
● Doctoral degree is preferred but not required.

Required Application Materials
Please upload the following documents with your application:
● CV or resume
● Cover letter as to why you are interested in the position, your social work areas of expertise, and what courses you hope to teach. See here for courses in required curriculum.
● Names and contact information for two references

Compensation: $6,395 (per course)

This role is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by the union SEIU, Local 509.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws effective October 29, 2025, Simmons University is committed to pay equity, transparency and clear communication throughout the hiring process.

This is a non-benefits eligible position.

Compensation for adjunct faculty is established at a set rate per course and does not vary based on experience, education, or other factors. Our compensation philosophy is centered around a comprehensive package that includes pay, retirement savings, and other offerings that can be seen here, as well as work-life balance initiatives such as flexible hours and remote work opportunities. We are committed to offering a package that empowers individuals to thrive in their roles, contribute meaningfully, and lead with confidence.

Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual’s community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.