POOL - Instructor - Social Welfare

Position Overview

An instructor in the School of Social Welfare serves in a part‑time capacity with responsibility for teaching content in person (on the Lawrence Campus and/or the Edwards Campus), online, or a combination of both in person/online in the school’s curriculum area social work practice, social welfare policy, human behavior, research, race/social and economic justice, or an elective in the area of the individual’s expertise.

Classes are taught to students at the BSW and MSW degree level. Amount of work required can vary by position and will range from .10 FTE to 1.0 FTE.

The Instructor is an instructional, adjunct faculty position that is not eligible for tenure or promotion in rank. This is a term appointment for the Summer 2026 semester. Renewal will be based upon unit needs and funding as well as performance that meets expectations, not to exceed two continuous semesters.

Applicants will be reviewed and considered for teaching in the upcoming semester and as future needs arise.

Please outline in your cover letter courses/topics you are interested in teaching and your qualifications for doing so.

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between The University of Kansas and United Academics, United Academics of KU, AAUP, or AFT. UAKU is the exclusive representative. As the State of Kansas is a right to work state, you have the right to be a member or not be a member of a union without fear of personal or professional repercussions.

The KU SSW is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive educational environment for students, faculty, and staff. We also encourage our school community members to engage in service with the larger community to share and facilitate ideas to foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard, and valued. The successful candidate will have a commitment to creating a climate of belonging.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of all groups in higher education.

Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states:
California, Minnesota, Idaho, and Delaware. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.

100% Instructional Duties. Teach in the BSW and/or MSW program in content areas within the School of Social Welfare. Class availability depends on Campus and program level. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Attending instructor orientation and trainings
• Planning and organization of the course, including syllabus preparation and approval by faculty mentor, textbook acquisition, etc.
• Instruction through the semester
• Administration of tests and assignments, including grading
• Being available to students through office hours and/or individual appointments
• Assigning and posting final grades
• Participating in School of Social Welfare curriculum development as appropriate

For teaching undergraduate social work practice classes:
An MSW from an accredited program with a record of achievement indicating at least 5 years post‑MSW experience.

For teaching undergraduate social work non‑practice classes:
An MSW from an accredited program with a record of achievement indicating at least 3 years post‑MSW experience.

For teaching social work clinical or macro practice classes at the master's level:
An MSW from an accredited program with a record of achievement indicating at least 5 years post‑MSW experience.

For teaching social work non‑practice classes at the master's level:
An MSW from an accredited program with a record of achievement indicating at least 3 years post‑MSW experience.

For teaching ALL classes:
Previous work experience that required the ability to conceptualize the curriculum area. Previous work experience that required the ability to organize multiple tasks. Strong communication skills as demonstrated in application materials and interview. A commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive educational environment for all students.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.