Special Sessions Lecturer Pool - School of Social Work

Department Summary

The School of Social Work is looking for qualified, enthusiastic, and dedicated instructors to teach courses in our CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) Online/Hybrid program. The MSW main curricular areas include: (1) social work history and policy, (2) human behavior in the social environment, (3) practice, (4) research, and (5) field education. The areas of interest in our MSW program include: (1) children, youth, and families, (2) mental health, and (3) health and aging.

We also have a range of electives as well as specialized training in child welfare, integrated behavioral health, school social work, and adult protective services.

Lecturers are responsible for effective curriculum preparation and teaching of courses in alignment with our School's vision and mission including our Transcultural Perspective, syllabus and accessibility compliance, use of Canvas as the primary learning management system, review and grading of assignments and work, holding office hours, texts and readings, overall support of student learning and professional development, and working collaboratively with faculty and staff to promote student success.

Lecturers will also need to attend meetings necessary to teach effectively the course and content areas they are assigned, and support activities and preparation needed to maintain accreditation.

• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity—through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.
• Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e., asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in‑person, or hybrid).

• At least an MSW from a CSWE-accredited graduate social work program.
• Knowledge of the subject matter of the discipline to which the individual is assigned.
• Evidence of effective teaching and mentoring.
• Ability to teach and evaluate effectively adult learners.
• Social work practice experience (required for teaching practice courses).
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be collegial and collaborative.
• Good communication skills (written and oral).
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of trends in the social work profession in the context of diversity and globalization, including specializations with certain cultural and/or language groups.
• Ability to teach in online and in‑person formats.
• Proficiency with computers, software, and technology.
• Experience with multimedia and social media relevant to teaching.

Salary range placement is determined by qualifications and experience. The rates shown below by range are the anticipated salary from the applicable Faculty Salary Schedule - 2322 to be paid per WTU in Special Session programs (a typical course is 3 WTUs). Compensation may be reduced if enrollment targets are not met.

• L-A / Range 2: $2279 per WTU
• L-B / Range 3: $2497 per WTU
• L-C / Range 4: $3146 per WTU
• L-D / Range 5: $3977 per WTU

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