Dynamic Tenure-Track Social Work Educator

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy-King College, part of City Colleges of Chicago, invites applications for a Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty member to teach Social Work. The candidate will design courses, foster critical thinking, and apply diverse teaching strategies to meet student needs.

Requirements include an MS in Clinical Psychology or MS in Social Work/Human Services, CADC preferred, 2–3 years teaching in higher education, 3+ years as a Social Worker, and proficiency with Bright Space or LMS.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (oral and written) and ability to engage diverse student populations.
• Experience teaching in higher education and developing student-centered learning.
• Familiarity with instructional technology and LMS platforms.
• Commitment to open access mission of the college.

Responsibilities

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote active student participation.
• Create a learning environment that fosters curiosity and problem-solving.
• Use formative and summative assessments to measure learning gains.
• Support students in achieving academic, personal, and career goals while respecting diversity.
• Provide leadership and promote collaboration within academic communities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Diversity experience

Teaching in higher ed

Open access commitment

Education

MS in Clinical Psychology

MS in Social Work or Human Services

CADC certification

Tools

Bright Space

Job description

Kennedy-King College, part of City Colleges of Chicago, invites applications for a Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty member to teach Social Work. The candidate will design courses, foster critical thinking, and apply diverse teaching strategies to meet student needs.

Requirements include an MS in Clinical Psychology or MS in Social Work/Human Services, CADC preferred, 2–3 years teaching in higher education, 3+ years as a Social Worker, and proficiency with Bright Space or LMS.