Lecturer - Social Work
- Employer
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO
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- Professional Fields, Social Work, Social Sciences, Criminal Justice
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Description
The School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) invites applications to establish and maintain an ongoing pool of lecturer applications from which future appointments to temporary, non-tenure track positions for the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs will be made.UCCS’s Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work programs launched in Fall 2020. Both programs are in pre-candidacy with candidacy anticipated in February 2021 and full accreditation anticipated by 2023. More information about UCCS Social Work is available here: https://spa.uccs.edu/programs/social-work.This is a part-time lecturer position and appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis. The person in this position will primarily teach undergraduate-level courses in Social Work, with the possibility of occasional course assignments at the graduate level as needed. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach required courses within the Social Work major including but not limited to: Introduction to Social Work; Social Work Research; Human Behavior and the Social Environment; Contemporary Issues in Social and Public Policy; Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups; and/or Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities. Course offerings include day and evening classes as well as the ability to teach in a variety of formats (e.g., face-to-face, hybrid, and online). This position reports to the Chair of Social Work.Duties include preparing syllabi, conceptualizing development, teaching tasks in accordance with Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation, and management of student course grades in the learning management system.Who We Are:The School of Public Affairs (SPA) is a dynamic learning community serving those who seek to make a difference in the public sector. Degrees offered by the School of Public Affairs include the Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Master of Criminal Justice, and Master of Public Administration. Our programs emphasize critical thinking and analytical skills necessary for leading and managing effectively in a diverse society. Our graduates are prepared to innovate in the complex world in which we live.The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home to over 10,500 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students.What We Offer:Pay rate is dependent on the number of courses taught for the School of Public Affairs (SPA):
Qualifications
Minimum QualificationsAn earned Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.A minimum of 24 months full-time, or equivalent, post-MSW professional social work experience.An active social work license in any U.S. state by the time of hire. Must have active social work license in Colorado within 12 months of hire.Preferred Qualifications An earned Doctor of Social Work (DSW) or Ph.D. in Social Work (or related field).At least 9 months of teaching and/or professional training experience in Social Work, or a related discipline.Experience in teaching in a variety of formats (e.g., face-to-face, hybrid, and online).Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. Employee is occasionally required to move. Tasks may involve looking at computer screen continuously for long periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Colorado Springs
Schedule: Part-time
Posting Date: Feb 18, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing
The School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) invites applications to establish and maintain an ongoing pool of lecturer applications from which future appointments to temporary, non-tenure track positions for the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs will be made.UCCS’s Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work programs launched in Fall 2020. Both programs are in pre-candidacy with candidacy anticipated in February 2021 and full accreditation anticipated by 2023. More information about UCCS Social Work is available here: https://spa.uccs.edu/programs/social-work.This is a part-time lecturer position and appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis. The person in this position will primarily teach undergraduate-level courses in Social Work, with the possibility of occasional course assignments at the graduate level as needed. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach required courses within the Social Work major including but not limited to: Introduction to Social Work; Social Work Research; Human Behavior and the Social Environment; Contemporary Issues in Social and Public Policy; Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups; and/or Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities. Course offerings include day and evening classes as well as the ability to teach in a variety of formats (e.g., face-to-face, hybrid, and online). This position reports to the Chair of Social Work.Duties include preparing syllabi, conceptualizing development, teaching tasks in accordance with Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation, and management of student course grades in the learning management system.Who We Are:The School of Public Affairs (SPA) is a dynamic learning community serving those who seek to make a difference in the public sector. Degrees offered by the School of Public Affairs include the Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Master of Criminal Justice, and Master of Public Administration. Our programs emphasize critical thinking and analytical skills necessary for leading and managing effectively in a diverse society. Our graduates are prepared to innovate in the complex world in which we live.The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home to over 10,500 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students.What We Offer:Pay rate is dependent on the number of courses taught for the School of Public Affairs (SPA):
- 1st & 2nd course taught for SPA = $3,250/course3rd & 4th course taught for SPA = $3,450/course5th course and beyond taught for SPA = $3,750/course
- Current resume/Curriculum Vitae that must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time.Cover letter specifically describing the following: 1) how you meet this position’s minimum and, if applicable, preferred qualifications, 2) your professional social work experience with racially, ethnically and culturally diverse practice and/or student populations, 3) which Social Work major courses and in which emphasis area(s) you are qualified to teach, and 4) if interested in teaching at the graduate level, which MSW courses and in which emphasis area(s) you are qualified to teach.Unofficial transcripts for MSW and, if applicable, DSW or Ph.D.
Qualifications
Minimum QualificationsAn earned Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.A minimum of 24 months full-time, or equivalent, post-MSW professional social work experience.An active social work license in any U.S. state by the time of hire. Must have active social work license in Colorado within 12 months of hire.Preferred Qualifications An earned Doctor of Social Work (DSW) or Ph.D. in Social Work (or related field).At least 9 months of teaching and/or professional training experience in Social Work, or a related discipline.Experience in teaching in a variety of formats (e.g., face-to-face, hybrid, and online).Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. Employee is occasionally required to move. Tasks may involve looking at computer screen continuously for long periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Colorado Springs
Schedule: Part-time
Posting Date: Feb 18, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing
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