Job DescriptionMake a Difference at Grand Canyon University

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at GCU is home to dedicated faculty and leaders who are deeply committed to inspiring and guiding students. Our faculty are dynamic mentors, devoted to fostering academic, spiritual, and personal growth in every student they serve. As experts in their fields, they are not only passionate educators but also collaborative partners who enrich the college experience for all.

If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact and help others discover their purpose, consider joining our mission by becoming an instructor at GCU. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers fulfilling opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, in-person courses at our Phoenix campus. If you are a motivated educator eager to provide high-quality instruction in a modern, collaborative environment with smaller class sizes, we would love to hear from you.

Why Work at GCU:

Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee401(k)Employee Perks and DiscountsGym and Fitness CenterCanyon Health & Wellness Center

GCU Traditional Campus -  Phoenix, AZ:

Instruction for our Fall Semester begins on September 2, 2025, and ends on December 14, 2025 - Final Course Grades are due on December 21, 2025

Course: Social Work Ethics and Decision-Making
 

This writing-intensive course explores the history, evolution, and application of values and ethics in social work, reviewing theoretical approaches and decision-making models. Students explore components of professional values, personal values, and self-awareness in their application and demonstration of ethical professional behavior as it relates to the NASW Code of Ethics. Students examine the legal or jurisdictional requirements of licensing boards and the intersectionality with professional ethical behavior. Students develop a method for decision making for ethical dilemmas that occur in social work practice at all levels of practice, including micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
 

What You Will Do:

Facilitate classroom lecture and discussionsEngage students in learning course objectives and topicsAssess student performance and mentor success in the classroomProvide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University

What You Will Bring:

*Teaching Experience Required

Doctorate in Social Work ORCounseling ORPsychology ORBehavioral Heath ORHuman Services OREducational PsychologyAND Master’s in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited programOR Master’s in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program AND3 years post-master’s social work practice experience in a clinical setting

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:

Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degreesAny applicable licenses/certifications

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