Social Work Affiliate Instructor

Metropolitan State University of Denver; Denver (CO); Híbrido; USD 1.378.000 - 2.480.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Life and supplemental insurance

Descripción de la vacante

A leading educational institution in Denver is seeking a part-time Social Work Affiliate Instructor. The role includes teaching one to two courses per semester, preparing course materials, and providing academic support to students. Candidates must have a Master’s in Social Work and relevant teaching experience. The institution values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Formación

• Minimum of two years of relevant post-MS W experience for teaching practice courses.
• Minimum of five years of relevant post-MS W experience for teaching field seminar courses.
• Minimum of five years of relevant post-MS W experience for teaching field seminar courses
• PhD or ABD with doctoral level coursework in one or more content areas (preferred)

Responsabilidades

• Teaching assigned classes in person or online, delivering course content to students.
• Preparing course materials and lesson plans.
• Grading student work and providing timely, constructive feedback.
• Addressing student questions in accordance with university policies.
• Providing online or in-person academic support as needed for the teaching assignment
• Ensuring instruction aligns with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus; adhering to department course coordination policies as required
• Complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies
• Adapting to new modes of instruction; being sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population

Conocimientos

Teaching in person or online

Preparing course materials

Grading student work

Providing academic support

Adapting to diverse educational needs

Educación

Master’s in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program

PhD or ABD with doctoral coursework

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Join to apply for the Social Work Affiliate Instructor role at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

The Department of Social Work at MSU Denver invites applications for affiliate faculty teaching positions. We are seeking part-time, Social Work Affiliate Instructors in all content areas across the curriculum as they relate to Social Work. All affiliate faculty in the department of social work will work with a Lead Faculty and participate in a content teaching team. When affiliate faculty are needed, they should expect to teach one to two courses each semester, with a maximum of three courses per semester.

We ask that all applicants to the pool complete a teaching preference survey: https://msudenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5orU3EaO9KTQcHI.

Responsibilities

An affiliate faculty member’s duties may include but are not limited to:

• Teaching assigned classes in person or online, delivering course content to students
• Preparing course materials and lesson plans
• Grading student work and providing timely, constructive feedback
• Addressing student questions in accordance with university, college/school, and department policies
• Providing online or in-person academic support as needed for the teaching assignment
• Ensuring instruction aligns with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus; adhering to department course coordination policies as required
• Complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies
• Adapting to new modes of instruction; being sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population

Required Qualifications

• Master’s in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program
• Minimum of two years of relevant post-MS W experience for teaching practice courses
• Minimum of five years of relevant post-MS W experience for teaching field seminar courses

Preferred Qualifications

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited institution
• Five years of relevant post-MS W or related master’s degree experience
• PhD or ABD with doctoral level coursework in one or more content areas
• Two years of teaching experience relevant to one or more content areas
• Experience teaching online
• Experience working with diverse, historically underrepresented and/or first-generation college students

Terms of Employment

Affiliate faculty are part-time, at-will employees hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, usually on a semester-by-semester basis. They are not eligible for University benefit coverage. All assignments depend on budget and enrollment. Qualified candidates are expected to teach in person on campus upon hire.

Salary

The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy. For more information, see the Affiliate-Rates doc under the College of Health and Human Sciences.

How To Apply

Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site: https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Required materials include:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover letter addressing how you meet all required and any preferred qualifications

Applicants will upload all required materials in a single field; you may merge documents into one PDF. Questions may be directed to Associate Chair, Dr. Lori Darnel, at [e-mail]. Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Benefits & Diversity

The University’s benefits package includes medical, vision, dental, RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, life and supplemental insurance, retirement plans, and more. See MSU Denver’s benefits page for details and the benefits summary. The University provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the application process.

Diversity Statement: MSU Denver values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are a Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver with a student population that includes a large number of first-generation and students of color. We are dedicated to creating a culture of belonging for all community members.