Part-Time Faculty: SWK SWK Practice in Mental Health

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

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

As determined by department/chair.

Class meets:

Wednesdays, 6:45-9:30 PM EST , in-person
Office hours required

Job Type Part-time

Rank PTI/Adjunct

The School of Education seeks a Part-Time instructor to teach SWK 733: SWK Practice in Mental Health (Spring 2027). Advanced practice course in clinical social work concentration. Focuses on integration of knowledge in SW program, while including group therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and professional use-of-self perspective.

This position requires teaching in person on the Syracuse University campus in Syracuse, New York. Please confirm that you are available and able to teach in person on campus if selected for this position.

This course builds on foundational social work practice courses ( SWK 601, SWK 730, and SWK 732) and equips students with advanced skills and methods to work effectively with clients in various settings. A core focus is on the professional use-of-self, encouraging students to reflect on their values, biases, and strengths to foster meaningful and effective client relationships.

Students will also learn to approach human behavior holistically by integrating bio-psychosocial-spiritual and ecological-systemic models. These frameworks help students understand how factors like physical health, mental health, social environments, cultural contexts, and ecological systems shape clients’ lives. By applying these models, students will design personalized interventions that address the unique needs of individuals, families, and groups while enhancing their skills in assessment and treatment planning.

The course offers practical training in evidence-based approaches:
Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT ), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT ), Psychopharmacology

The course also highlights the importance of addressing issues of diversity and equity in practice. Students will examine how factors such as gender, race, ethnicity, social class, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, power, and privilege shape clients’ experiences and influence therapeutic outcomes. Through case studies, discussions, and real-world examples, students will develop the skills to navigate these dynamics with cultural humility and competence.

Class sessions include discussions of field experiences, case presentations, and opportunities for collaborative feedback with peers and the instructor. Taken concurrently with the field practicum, this course provides students with…