Part-Time Faculty: SWK ; M700 - Fundamentals of Social Work Practice ; Fall

Part-Time Faculty: SWK 601 (M700) - Fundamentals of Social Work Practice I (Fall 2026)

Job Title:

Part-Time Faculty: SWK 601 (M700) - Fundamentals of Social Work Practice I (Fall 2026)

Location:

Syracuse, NY - (online)

Campus:
Remote

Commitment to On-Campus

Experience:

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range: $2,084.07 - $2,146.59 per credit hour

Pay Determination:
Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months' salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Hours:

As determined by department/chair. Class meets:
Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 PM EST, w/async content management (async opens 8/17/2026)

Job Type: Part-time

Rank: PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code:
Not Applicable

Job Description:

The School of Education seeks an instructor to teach SWK
601 (M700) – Fundamentals of Social Work Practice I (3 credits), online 90-minute Synchronous Session w/asynchronous content management. Preparation for beginning social work interventions. Theories of practice and rehearsal of problem-solving and communication skills with individuals, families, and groups in client, target, and action systems. This course introduces direct practice in social work. Two frameworks inform course readings and discussions, the generalist and ecological perspectives.

These frameworks provide practical tools for assessing common challenges that social workers face in their practice. Through course readings, students will learn to formulate effective interventions with clients and client systems. Class exercises will be used to develop direct practice skills that apply to working with diverse communities. Field-based assignments will advance students' conceptual grasp of the fundamentals of social work practice and build a foundation for advanced concentrations.

Qualifications:

An MSW with previous online graduate-level social work teaching experience preferred. Candidate must have two years post-masters experience. Must be able to teach online.

Responsibilities:
Developing and/or updating a class syllabus. Preparation of lectures, projects, or other student assignments. Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours. Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course. Meeting all designated class periods. Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations. Grading student assignments and exams in timely manner. Completion and submission of CSWE competency-based student outcomes for department assessment/accreditation.

Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations. Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty. Office hours required

Application Instructions:
Please submit a resume/CV and cover letter.

About Syracuse University:
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