Associate Instructor

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of Social Work at the University of Utah is seeking an associate instructor to teach one to two courses in the BSW and/or MSW programs per semester. Classes may be in-person on campus, online, or live distance via Zoom, with most sessions once a week at the main campus in Salt Lake City.

An MSW with two years of practice experience or a PhD in social work or a related field is preferred. The position is for a single semester with potential future assignments based on needs and

Qualifications

• MSW with two years of practice experience or PhD in social work or related field preferred.
• Applicants without MSW may teach non-practice courses such as HBSE, Social Determinants of Health, Research and Evaluation, and Applied Social Work Statistics.

Responsibilities

• Attend orientation meeting.
• Teach each class session.
• Use Canvas according to College guidelines.
• Assess learning objectives and assign grades.
• Maintain regular office hours.
• Meet with other instructors who teach the same class on a regular basis.

Skills

Teaching

Office hours

Canvas familiarity

Education

MSW

PhD in social work or related field

Job description

Open Date 11/02/2026

Requisition Number PRN17569N

Job Title Associate Instructor

Working Title Associate Instructor

Career Progression Track A00

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 10

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Part-time, semester-based appointment. Teach assigned courses according to the published class schedule, which may include daytime, evening, weekend, online, or distance classes. Be present for all scheduled class sessions and maintain regular communication with students. Hold a minimum of 1-2 office hours per week (or as required by the College). Dedicate additional time outside of class for lesson preparation, grading, student support, and course administration. Attend required faculty orientation, training sessions, and professional development activities as assigned. Schedule may vary each semester based on enrollment, departmental needs, and course assignments.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00166 - CSW - ACADEMICS

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Close Date 05/02/2027

Job Summary

The College of Social Work is seeking an instructor to teach one to two courses in the BSW and/or MSW programs per semester. While instructors ordinarily teach only one course per semester, this may vary depending on the program’s needs.

The courses taught in the BSW program range from Introduction to Social Work;

HBSE ; Social Determinants of Health; Micro-, Mezzo-,and Macro Social Work Practice; Research and Evaluation; Applied Social Work Statistics; Social Welfare Policy; to Substance Use Counseling.

The courses taught in the MSW program range from HBSE ; DSM ; Micro-, Mezzo-, and Macro Social Work Practice; Research and Evaluation; Social Welfare Policy; to clinical modalities and specialized electives ( DBT , CBT , ACT ).

Classes are available to students in a variety of forms including in-person campus, asynchronous online-based, and live distance (Zoom). Most classes are in-person campus-based classes held/conducted one day a week at the main University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City. Online classes are held/conducted/facilitated asynchronously throughout the week via the University of Utah online system (Canvas). Live distance classes are held/conducted/facilitated one day a week at distance partner campus sites and via Zoom.

This is a one-semester assignment with possible teaching assignments in future semesters based on College needs, space, and instructor course evaluations.

An MSW with two years of practice experience relevant to the course topic, or a PhD in social work or a related field is preferred. Applicants without an MSW and two years of practice experience will be limited to teaching “non-practice” (e.g., HBSE ; Social Determinants of Health; Research and Evaluation; and Applied Social Work Statistics) related courses.

Responsibilities

• Attend an orientation meeting with cognizant curriculum leader;
• Teach each class session;
• Use Canvas according to College guidelines and expectations;
• Assess the extent to which each student has met learning objectives;
• Assign grades to each student; Implement College and program policies;
• Keep program staff informed of student progress and issues that arise;
• Meet with other instructors who teach the same class on a regular basis;
• Maintain regular office hours either in person or by phone or video conference.

Preferences

Teaching experience at the college undergraduate or graduate-level is preferred, though the College is able to provide some training and guidance to those without it.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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