Lecturer - Social Work (Pool)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 1,477,000 - 2,104,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) invites applications to establish an ongoing pool of lecturer candidates for the Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work programs. Positions are temporary, non-tenure track, and taught on a variety of formats (face-to-face, hybrid, online).

Qualified applicants will have an MSW (CSWE-accredited) and relevant teaching or professional experience; a PhD/DSW or related degree may be required for non-practice courses.

Qualifications

• Must have an 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 related master's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Social Work, with possible graduate-level duties.
• Prepare syllabi and develop course materials in line with CSWE accreditation.
• Manage student grades in the learning management system and assess outcomes.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Education

MSW degree (CSWE-accredited)

PhD/DSW/MSW or related master's degree

Job description

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsorwork visas or permanent resident applications for thisposition

Lecturer, Social Work (Pool)

Department of Social Work

College of Public Service

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself onacademic excellence, research, and community engagement and isactively see king a Lecturer to jo in our team! UCCS offersa diverse and inclusive learning environment that fostersinnovation, growth, and the holistic development of itsstudents.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by itsstunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. Thiscity is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and avibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community thatcherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, anexceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary/Pay Range

$1,300 / credit hour. This position isExempt fro m the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtimeprovisions.

Work Location

On-Site

Summary

The College of Public Service at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) invites applicationsto establish and maintain an ongoing pool of lecturer applicationsfrom which future appointments to temporary, non-tenure trackpositions for the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master ofSocial Work programs will be made.

The UCCS Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work areaccredited by the Council on Social Work Education's Commission on Accreditaton. Accreditation of a baccalaureate or master's socialwork program by the Council on Social Work Education's Commissionon Accreditation indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for assessing program quality evaluated through a peer review process.An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its missionand goals. The Commission on Accreditation has verified that it complies with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards. Accreditation applies to all program sitesand program delivery methods of an accredited program. Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality ofthe program and the competence of students graduating from theprogram. For more information about social work accreditation, youmay contact Accreditation.

Essential Functions

This is a part-time lecturer position, and appointments are made ona semester-by-semester basis. The person in this position willprimarily teach undergraduate-level courses in Social Work, withthe possibility of occasional course assignments at the graduatelevel as needed. The successful candidate will be prepared to teachrequired courses within the Social Work major including but notlimited to: Introduction to Social Work; Social Work Research;Human Behavior and the Social Environment; Contemporary Issues inSocial and Public Policy; Social Work Practice with Individuals,Families, and Groups; and/or Social Work Practice withOrganizations and Communities. Course offerings include day andevening classes as well as the ability to teach in a variety offormats (e.g., face-to-face, hybrid, and online).

Duties include preparing syllabi, conceptualizing development,teaching tasks in accordance with Council on Social Work Education(CSWE) accreditation, and management of student course grades inteh learning management system.

Please note that we will contact qualified individuals asneeded to teach classes. This posting is to create a pool ofapplicants to draw from when teaching opportunities arise. The poolis not reviewed on a regular basis.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor workvisas or permanent resident applications for this position.

Tentative Search Timeline

This is an evergreen Lecturer Pool for the Social Work Departmentin the College of Public Service at UCCS. Applications will be reviewed on a semester-by-semester basis as business needsarise.

• Priority Application Dates : Applications submitted by the following dates will receive priority consideration:
  • Fall Semester: May 1
  • Spring Semester: October 1
  • Summer Semester: March 1
• Interview Dates : Candidates whose qualifications matchspecific course openings may be contacted for interviews at anytime as hiring needs arise.
• Potential Start Dates : Employment start dates will varybased on course scheduling needs and will align with the start ofthe relevant academic semester.

Because this appointment is temporary in nature, you will not beeligible to receive all of the benefits normally provided tofaculty under the standard University ofColorado benefits programs. You are not eligible to receivepaid vacation leave, medical, or retirement benefits. However, youare eligible to accrue sick leave at 0.034 hours of sick leave perhour worked.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does notdiscriminate based on sex in our employment or compensationpractices.

Qualifications

• For social work practice courses:
  • Must have an MSW degree from a program accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
  • At least two-years of full-time post-MSW social work practiceexperience or equivalent is required.
• For non-practice courses:
  • Must have a PhD, DSW, MSW, or master's degree in related field.
  • Expertise specific to the course subject, as demonstrated bycoursework completed (transcript) or relevant work experience(resume) is required.
• At least 9 months of teaching and/or professional trainingexperience in Social Work, or a related discipline ispreferred.
• Experience in teaching in a variety of formats (e.g.,face-to-face, hybrid, and online) is preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able toperform each of the established essential functions and meet thephysical and environment demands described satisfactorily. Therequirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill,ability, physical and environmental conditions required of theemployee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physicalimpairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) andrequire special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it isyour responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interviewor test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you mustnotify the appointing authority or Human Resources.