UAF CLA Term Instructor of Social Work

Position Overview

The Term Instructor of Social Work is a full‑time, nine‑month, bipartite (teaching and service) faculty position within the University of Alaska Fairbanks, College of Liberal Arts, Social Work Department. This role supports the B.A. in Social Work degree which is delivered through online asynchronous, distance‑based Zoom, and hybrid modalities, including our rural‑intensive cohort. The faculty member will teach three to four courses per semester—including SWK F103:
Introduction to Social Work and upper‑division 300‑level major courses—while also recruiting, advising, mentoring, and supporting a diverse student population.

The successful candidate will be responsible for high‑quality instruction across all program modalities; curriculum development and modification for distance delivery; and holding office hours appropriate to the courses taught. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the position includes a service component involving participation in departmental, college, and university committees; community and public service activities; support of program accreditation processes; and serving as faculty advisor for at least one student organization.

• Teach 3–4 courses per semester in online, distance, and hybrid modalities
• Develop and modify curriculum for distance delivery
• Hold office hours appropriate to courses taught
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees
• Engage in community and public service activities
• Support program accreditation processes
• Serve as faculty advisor for at least one student organization

• Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE‑accredited program
• At least two years of post‑MSW professional social work practice in human services, behavioral health, child welfare, or related community‑based settings

• Previous university‑level teaching or training experience in social work or a closely related discipline
• Experience working with Alaska Native, Indigenous, or rural populations, demonstrating cultural competence and community engagement
• Experience teaching or developing distance‑delivered or online coursework
• Evidence of a commitment to public service and community collaboration consistent with the mission of the University of Alaska Fairbanks

This position is located on the Troth Yhedda' campus in Fairbanks, Alaska, and flexible on‑site/hybrid or remote work arrangements within Alaska or the United States may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. It is a full‑time, nine‑month faculty appointment complete with a competitive salary and a full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. First review of applications will begin February 15, 2026. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Official Transcripts
• Statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and interests (1–2 pages)
• Please make sure the three references listed on the application are professional and work‑related, preferably current or past supervisors

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Miriam Stelges, CLA HR Coordinator, at mmstelges.

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska reserves the right to require employees to work on‑site at its facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC).…