Part-Time Faculty: SWK Human Diversity in Social Contexts

Job Title Part-Time Faculty: SWK 628:
Human Diversity in Social Contexts (Spring 2027)

Location

Campus

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

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

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours

As determined by department/chair.

Class meets:
Thursdays, 9:30-12:15 PM EST , in-person

Office hours are required

Job Type

Job Type Part-time

Rank

Rank PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code UA

Job Description

The School of Education seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach SWK 628:
Human Diversity in Social Contexts (Spring 2027)

Course

Description:

The course examines diversity, including race, gender, and sexual orientation, and selected topics. A specific focus will be given to group and institutional identity formation, theories of biopsychosocial development, reference group affiliation, social stratification, oppression, and institutional discrimination. It will provide implications for social work practice.

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.”

Additional Course

Description:

Diversity in the richness of its many dimensions is examined in this course. A primary focus will be given to ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, social class, and disability. Concepts, theories, research, personal experiences and practice principles, pertaining to psychosocial development, identity formation, group processes, institutional discrimination, class stratification, society and culture, guide this examination. It is my hope that students will develop self-awareness regarding their own thoughts, feelings, attitudes and behaviors in reaction to course discussions, readings, and films.

Opportunities are given for students to engage in both personal and professional awareness of these issues and how they may impact their interactions with people from various minority groups.

Qualifications

• An MSW with previous graduate-level social work teaching experience preferred.
• Candidate must have 2 plus years post-masters experience.

Job Specific Qualifications

Not Applicable

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.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

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