Lecturer - Social Work (Pool)

University of Colorado Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 36,270 - 41,850; Part time

Job summary

A public university in Colorado Springs is seeking a part-time Lecturer in Social Work to teach undergraduate courses. The role requires an MSW from an accredited program and teaching experience. The lecturer will prepare course materials and manage student progress in various formats including hybrid and online. Compensation ranges from $3,250 to $3,750 per course depending on the number of courses taught.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program required for practice courses.
• At least two years of post-MSW social work practice experience preferred.
• Preferred 9 months teaching experience in Social Work or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate-level courses in Social Work.
• Prepare syllabi and manage student grades.
• Engage in multiple teaching formats: face-to-face, hybrid, online.

Skills

Social Work practice

Teaching experience

Course development

Education

MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program

PhD, DSW, MSW, or master's degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

Lecturer - Social Work (Pool) at University of Colorado Colorado Springs. This is a pool for future temporary, non-tenure track appointments in the Department of Social Work, College of Public Service. The University will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.

Summary

The College of Public Service 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. The BSW and MSW programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation. Accreditation indicates program quality as evaluated through a peer review process. The University ensures resources to meet its mission and goals, and accreditation applies to all program sites and delivery methods.

Essential Functions

This is a part-time lecturer position, appointments made on a semester-by-semester basis. The person will primarily teach undergraduate-level courses in Social Work, with the possibility of occasional graduate-level teaching as needed. Courses may include, but are 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. Offerings include day and evening classes and multiple formats (face-to-face, hybrid, online). Duties include preparing syllabi, course development, teaching, and managing student grades in the learning management system.

Please note that qualified individuals may be contacted to teach classes as needed. This posting is to create a pool of applicants for future teaching opportunities; the pool is not reviewed on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• For social work practice courses: MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program; at least two years of full-time post-MSW social work practice experience or equivalent.
• For non-practice courses: PhD, DSW, MSW, or master’s degree in a related field; subject-matter expertise demonstrated by coursework (transcripts) or relevant work experience (resume).
• At least 9 months of teaching and/or professional training experience in Social Work or a related discipline is preferred.
• Experience teaching in multiple formats (face-to-face, hybrid, online) is preferred.

The University reserves the right to contact qualified individuals as needed; this posting does not guarantee an interview or employment.

Employment Details

Work Location: On-Site. Schedule: Part-time. This position is exempt from FLSA overtime provisions.

Pay: 1st & 2nd course = $3,250/course; 3rd & 4th course = $3,450/course; 5th course and beyond = $3,750/course.

Posting Date: Sep 2, 2025. Unposting Date: Ongoing. Posting Contact: Shannon Johnson ([e-mail]). Position Number: 00785567.

EOE and Equal Pay

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in employment or compensation practices.