Non-tenure-track Clinical Practice Salaried Lecturer, School of Social Work

Tracking Code2846Job Description

As one of the nation’s top schools of social work, Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) is dedicated to the pursuit of inclusive excellence in education, research, and evidence-based practice to advance social, racial, gender, and economic justice and solve the most pressing societal problems of the 21^st century. We invite applications for a 12-month full-time (FT) salaried lecturer position in the Clinical Practice Department. The FT lecturer will teach 24 credits (~8 courses total) in the MSW program across the fall, spring, and summer semesters. They will advise 10 to 12 in-field students (or its equivalent) and read admissions applications, for a time commitment of approximately 100 hours. Typically, courses will be one or more of the following: required foundation and/or advanced courses in clinical practice with children, youth, and adults as individuals, groups and/or families; advanced clinical electives focused on specific populations and clinical evidence-based/informed methods; anti-oppressive practice; and trauma-responsive social work practice. Lecturers may teach across SSW’s platforms, including the Charles River Campus Program, the Off-Campus Program, and the Online Program. In the Online Program, the FT Lecturer may serve as course instructor (2 or 3 credits per course) and/or facilitator (1.5 credits per section). This appointment will be for 2-3 years with the possibility of a renewal contract.

Required Skills

• Must hold an MSW degree and LICSW
• A minimum of 5+ years of [recent] experience as a social work practitioner
• Evidence of excellent teaching and training skills appropriate to the MSW curriculum, which include clinical practice that integrates anti-oppressive practice
• Experience teaching clinical practice approaches with individuals, groups, and/or families that are trauma-responsive and justice-focused
• Experience working with ethnically, racially and gender-diverse persons (e.g., communities of color, LGBTQA+) and students
• Commitment to anti-oppressive teaching methods.

FT Lecturers are not required to serve on standing committees or attend faculty meetings. However, they are strongly encouraged to attend faculty and department meetings. Over-base compensation for additional teaching, advising, or other service duties might be possible and would be arranged on an individual basis per the annual contract.

The School and University recognize that building a culture that values and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to the vitality and impact of our field. We are especially eager to welcome a new colleague who supports our institutional commitment to ensure that BU remains an inclusive academic community where all members can thrive.

Please send all application materials to: acadssw@bu.edu with subject line Clinical Practice Salaried Application. Applications should include (a) a letter of interest indicating areas of expertise and teaching experience, (b) teaching evaluations, and (c) an updated curriculum vitae. In the letter, we welcome a description of how as a teacher and/or practitioner, you engage and sustain a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to working at the community level.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty, will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the Back2BU site.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job LocationBOSTON, Massachusetts, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular