Governors State University

Temporary Adjunct Faculty, Social Work AY26-27

Location
University Park, IL
Pay
$2,100 – $2,500 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
July 28, 2026

About this position

Location: Governors State University, IL Job Type: Adjunct Faculty Job Number: ADJ202600043 Division: Social Work Department: Social Work FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit 0 Description Adjuncts are hired on a course basis each term. Salary Range for Adjuncts teaching in this academic area is $2,100.00 - $2,500.00 per course. Governors State University's College of Health and Human Services seeks to create an available pool of Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach BSW and MSW Foundation Level courses and Field Practicum and Integrative Seminars. The major responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member are to have extensive practice experience, knowledge in the assigned teaching area and participate in all related curricular meetings as needed. Interested individuals are invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a curriculum vitae, and transcripts for consideration. At Governors State University, adjunct faculty are hired as temporary faculty with teaching responsibilities for a specific course in a semester or summer session. Adjuncts are not a part of the faculty bargaining unit and are not included in membership of the Faculty Senate. Required and Preferred Qualifications Minimum Qualifications- Master's Degree in Social Work * Minimum two years Post MSW Practice Experience Preferred Qualifications-Teaching Experience of one year minimum Supplemental Information Please attach the following required documents:Resume Cover Letter Transcripts

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How the pay compares

Medians across listings on this board that disclose per-course pay, updated daily.

This listing
$2,500
Social Work median
$3,550/ course, n=40
Illinois median
$1,294/ course, n=255

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